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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson joins volunteers in the Cairngorms National Park as they help keep mountain paths in good working order

John Davidson finds time for a nice circuit on the mountain bike, visiting some fine features of the national park

Excited couples planning the biggest day of their lives will get the chance to make their dream wedding a reality when a special showcase is held.

John Davidson and his wife Meg took on the 24-hour running challenge for the first time - and came out smiling

Hundreds of runners donned head-torches as they ran through the night in a 24-hour challenge on the shores of Loch Ness at the weekend.

A successful café on the A9 on the approach to Inverness looks set to increase its customer seating to meet demand.

John Davidson heads to the forests of Ross-shire to reacquaint himself with the ups and downs of the Strathpuffer course ahead of the 24-hour event

There’s no doubt that Inverness is a draw for tourists, but what do folk think of the local hotel situation.

John Davidson takes a summer stroll up Creag Bheag at Kingussie with the family and finds plenty to keep the children entertained

John Davidson speaks to Steve Smirthwaite, whose Trailmaps offer great ideas for mountain bikers and others, in the new podcast from Active Outdoors

Orienteering set Olympic hopeful Megan Keith on the right path for success, according to the Inverness club where she started out.