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Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

09 December 2024

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail


Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

02 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

01 December 2024

John Davidson picks out some of his favourite routes from a new Ordnance Survey book, Outstanding Walks Scotland, featuring some classic outings


Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

25 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk


PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

24 November 2024

Hundreds head to school on a Sunday to relive memories and share stories from their time at Lochardil Primary 60 years after it was officially opened.


Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

18 November 2024

John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru


PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year


More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

14 November 2024

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.


Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

11 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers


Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

04 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: With the shorter daytime hours, a late afternoon stroll turns into a battle to beat the clock on a walk on the shores of Loch Ness


Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

28 October 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads west to explore a wonderful woodland walk that offers a glimpse to the dramatic Cuillin mountains


Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

28 October 2024

Is this the return of the Friar’s Bridge artist which impressed locals a year ago?


Breaking down borders with glorious coastal walk

Breaking down borders with glorious coastal walk

Breaking down borders with glorious coastal walk

21 October 2024

Mike Merritt lets the train from Inverness take the strain on his way to the start of a walking holiday in the north-east of England


Torridon’s Sgurr Dubh has been nagging away at me…

Torridon’s Sgurr Dubh has been nagging away at me…

Torridon’s Sgurr Dubh has been nagging away at me…

14 October 2024

Peter Evans returns to Glen Torridon to climb one of those ‘missing’ hills that got away


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

07 October 2024

John Davidson enjoys a weekend of mountain bike leadership learning in Pitlochry as he hones his riding for the future


10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

05 October 2024

The leaves may have started falling and the temperature is getting cooler, but there’s still plenty to do around the Highlands during the autumn.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

30 September 2024

John Davidson steps up for 26.2-miler after watching wife and others complete challenge close to home


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Caithness coastal walk offers a lighter look at medieval castle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Caithness coastal walk offers a lighter look at medieval castle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Caithness coastal walk offers a lighter look at medieval castle

23 September 2024

John Davidson explores the peninsular at Noss Head and visits the lighthouse and 15th-century Castle Sinclair-Girnigoe


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

16 September 2024

Colin Cadden committed to surveying all the Cairngorms routes in a new guide to Scotland’s rights of way. John Davidson spoke to him in Glen Feshie


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