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Regaining composure on the Forcan Ridge

Regaining composure on the Forcan Ridge

Regaining composure on the Forcan Ridge

20 December 2019

Jenny Gillies comes to terms with some mountain exposure as she tackles a scramble in Glen Shiel that leads to the Munro summit of The Saddle


‘Corrie of the snows’ provides first test of the season

‘Corrie of the snows’ provides first test of the season

‘Corrie of the snows’ provides first test of the season

13 December 2019

As the Scottish Avalanche Information Service launches its forecasts, John Davidson heads up into the high mountains for a taste of winter


Rivalries aside for walk on the wildcat side

Rivalries aside for walk on the wildcat side

Rivalries aside for walk on the wildcat side

06 December 2019

Peter Evans connects two towns with a fierce shinty rivalry on a pleasant low-level walk through Badenoch scenery


Out of Puffer on Ross-shire trail run

Out of Puffer on Ross-shire trail run

Out of Puffer on Ross-shire trail run

29 November 2019

Hitting the trails, John Davidson gets his running shoes on to explore the woodland famous for hosting the Strathpuffer 24-hour mountain biking event


Plan B on Beinn Eighe

Plan B on Beinn Eighe

Plan B on Beinn Eighe

22 November 2019

On a trip to Torridon, John Davidson heads through a dramatic and tragic corrie on his way to a Munro summit on the spectacular Beinn Eighe


In the shadow of giants

In the shadow of giants

In the shadow of giants

15 November 2019

Jenny Gillies heads to Kintail for a straightforward hill walk up a Corbett with panoramic views of nearby mighty Munros


Blocky buttress requires a good head for heights

Blocky buttress requires a good head for heights

Blocky buttress requires a good head for heights

08 November 2019

Peter Evans discovers a sublime scramble in the Northern Corries as he tests himself on the exposed ridge climb to Cairn Gorm


A trail of bumps and smiles

A trail of bumps and smiles

A trail of bumps and smiles

01 November 2019

John Davidson takes his children for some mountain biking action on the Black Isle, and finds plenty to laugh about


Evening stroll is perfect way to escape

Evening stroll is perfect way to escape

Evening stroll is perfect way to escape

25 October 2019

On an overnight visit to Braemar, Jenny Gillies takes in a circuit of Creag Choinnich as the sun sets in Royal Deeside


Making a splash on Cairngorms cycle

Making a splash on Cairngorms cycle

Making a splash on Cairngorms cycle

18 October 2019

A scenic cycle route from Aviemore sees John Davidson and his daughter enjoying the delights of two-wheeled river crossings


This mum was born to run!

This mum was born to run!

This mum was born to run!

11 October 2019

Juggling childcare and training helps Meg Davidson achieve her goals at the Loch Ness Marathon


Walking into the past between coastal communities

Walking into the past between coastal communities

Walking into the past between coastal communities

04 October 2019

On a walk on the Easter Ross seaboard, Peter Evans finds remnants of a once thriving industry along the shore


Loch Ness loop will be an uphill challenge

Loch Ness loop will be an uphill challenge

Loch Ness loop will be an uphill challenge

27 September 2019

After the launch of a new running and biking event around Loch Ness, John Davidson went for a run on the South Loch Ness Trail to assess the route


Running wild in Torridon trail heaven

Running wild in Torridon trail heaven

Running wild in Torridon trail heaven

20 September 2019

John Davidson joins Ian Stewart of Trail Running Scotland on a guided running adventure on the west coast


Making tracks through heather and trees

Making tracks through heather and trees

Making tracks through heather and trees

13 September 2019

Exploring Abernethy Forest, Jenny Gillies enjoys the quiet side of life on a run with the Cairngorms as a spectacular backdrop


Coast and countryside on Moray cycle route

Coast and countryside on Moray cycle route

Coast and countryside on Moray cycle route

06 September 2019

Peter Evans takes a sober circuit along the Moray coast, passing a number of distilleries as well as military bases on his latest cycle route


Tall trees and small creatures on walk in the woods

Tall trees and small creatures on walk in the woods

Tall trees and small creatures on walk in the woods

30 August 2019

Looking up at some of the highest trees in Britain, John Davidson visits Reelig Glen where new posts make for a family-friendly walk


Contours and clarity all part of mountain award

Contours and clarity all part of mountain award

Contours and clarity all part of mountain award

23 August 2019

John Davidson puts his skills to the test on a five-day Mountain Leader assessment course


Heading for the big rock on big summer's day

Heading for the big rock on big summer's day

Heading for the big rock on big summer's day

16 August 2019

Hill runner Jenny Gillies takes in a trio of fine Munros in the Central Highlands as the weather gives glorious conditions on the tops


Windy wild camp almost puts paid to Munro mission

Windy wild camp almost puts paid to Munro mission

Windy wild camp almost puts paid to Munro mission

09 August 2019

John Davidson wakes up to fierce conditions as he overcomes conditions to climb Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh


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