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TV presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin set to meet Highland fans this weekend ahead of new show

TV presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin set to meet Highland fans this weekend ahead of new show

TV presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin set to meet Highland fans this weekend ahead of new show

18 October 2023

Two popular television presenters will be live from a world-first rewilding centre near Loch Ness presenting a week of autumn wildlife programmes


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: West coast bothy night is one to remember

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: West coast bothy night is one to remember

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: West coast bothy night is one to remember

16 October 2023

John Davidson takes his children on a bothy adventure as they sleep in the former youth hostel at Craig, near Torridon


Great Glen Way's high level route to close for months for felling

Great Glen Way's high level route to close for months for felling

Great Glen Way's high level route to close for months for felling

16 October 2023

Forestry and Land Scotland has warned that the closure will last from October 23 right through until next summer. The low level route will stay open.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Beneath the cliffs of Caithness – a sea kayak trip from Latheronwheel to Dunbeath

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Beneath the cliffs of Caithness – a sea kayak trip from Latheronwheel to Dunbeath

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Beneath the cliffs of Caithness – a sea kayak trip from Latheronwheel to Dunbeath

09 October 2023

John Davidson joins Ben MacGregor for a short paddle down the east coast of Caithness as the pair enjoy ideal conditions for exploring the shore


Winter habitats are important for food and shelter

Winter habitats are important for food and shelter

Winter habitats are important for food and shelter

08 October 2023

Making Space for Nature by Roz Summers


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Family walk in Cairngorms fills hearts and bellies

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Family walk in Cairngorms fills hearts and bellies

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Family walk in Cairngorms fills hearts and bellies

02 October 2023

A 12-mile trek from Glenmore to Loch Insh was unmissable thanks to family and friends.


Inquest opens into death of man after fall on An Teallach

Inquest opens into death of man after fall on An Teallach

Inquest opens into death of man after fall on An Teallach

30 September 2023

A retired financial director died in hospital — two days after his birthday — having sustained multiple injuries in a fall on An Teallach.


Inverness woman shows way with award for her new Loch Ness map

Inverness woman shows way with award for her new Loch Ness map

Inverness woman shows way with award for her new Loch Ness map

30 September 2023

An Inverness map-maker has received backing from the industry that she is heading in the right direction with her latest publication.


Searches in the Cairngorms get a new dimension thanks to Norman's final wishes

Searches in the Cairngorms get a new dimension thanks to Norman's final wishes

Searches in the Cairngorms get a new dimension thanks to Norman's final wishes

29 September 2023

Rescue team has bought drone with legacy from hill-goer who loved the strath


Over 5100 runners to take on Loch Ness Marathon

Over 5100 runners to take on Loch Ness Marathon

Over 5100 runners to take on Loch Ness Marathon

28 September 2023

Event is taking place on Sunday.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

25 September 2023

John Davidson explores the short walk to Caithness’s best-preserved Iron Age broch just north of the Ord


Merkinch charity has it all wrapped up thanks to deal with Gael Force store

Merkinch charity has it all wrapped up thanks to deal with Gael Force store

Merkinch charity has it all wrapped up thanks to deal with Gael Force store

24 September 2023

Two Merkinch enterprises have joined forces to come up with a solution for a charity’s online shop that is boxing clever.


Bike jumble sale and clothing swap in Inverness

Bike jumble sale and clothing swap in Inverness

Bike jumble sale and clothing swap in Inverness

21 September 2023

A bike jumble sale and clothing swap will take place in Inverness over the next few weekends.


Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

21 September 2023

Hill walkers and others who access the mountains across the Highlands are being asked to check for deer stalking activity during a key period.


Find out why this Inverness runner is taking on Loch Ness Marathon 10 times in 10 days!

Find out why this Inverness runner is taking on Loch Ness Marathon 10 times in 10 days!

Find out why this Inverness runner is taking on Loch Ness Marathon 10 times in 10 days!

20 September 2023

For most people, the thought of running one marathon is daunting enough – but an Inverness man is now aiming to complete 10 in a row.


Inverness 11-year-old scoops award after setting Munro-bagging record

Inverness 11-year-old scoops award after setting Munro-bagging record

Inverness 11-year-old scoops award after setting Munro-bagging record

20 September 2023

An Inverness girl who became Scotland's youngest to climb all of the country's Munros was awarded at a prestigious ceremony last weekend.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Going green on Kelpies mountain bike trails

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Going green on Kelpies mountain bike trails

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Going green on Kelpies mountain bike trails

18 September 2023

Abriachan is home to the Kelpies Trails. John Davidson took his family to get a taste of free-flowing off-road riding in the hills above Loch Ness


Landward returns for a new series

Landward returns for a new series

Landward returns for a new series

17 September 2023

Landward returns for its Autumn run covering the best stories from the Scottish countryside.


Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

17 September 2023

Making Space for Nature by Saranne Bish


Learnie Red Rocks mountain bike trails on the Black Isle to boost car parking amid surge in demand

Learnie Red Rocks mountain bike trails on the Black Isle to boost car parking amid surge in demand

Learnie Red Rocks mountain bike trails on the Black Isle to boost car parking amid surge in demand

13 September 2023

High demand for use of the site has prompted moves to add 25 further car parking spaces.


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