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Inverness leaves visitors 'awe-struck' as it makes list of world’s 50 best places to travel to in 2024

Inverness leaves visitors 'awe-struck' as it makes list of world’s 50 best places to travel to in 2024

Inverness leaves visitors 'awe-struck' as it makes list of world’s 50 best places to travel to in 2024

08 November 2023

US travel writers describe Inverness as 'one of Scotland’s most captivating cities' that leaves visitors 'awe-struck.'


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bridging ancient rights of way through Tilt and Feshie glens

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bridging ancient rights of way through Tilt and Feshie glens

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bridging ancient rights of way through Tilt and Feshie glens

06 November 2023

John Davidson heads back in time to re-live a challenging mountain bike route through the Cairngorms


Deacon Blue and Sugababes to headline Belladrum 2024

Deacon Blue and Sugababes to headline Belladrum 2024

Deacon Blue and Sugababes to headline Belladrum 2024

03 November 2023

The first wave of acts have been named for the 20th anniversary celebrations of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.


Inspirational Highland chef steps back from heat of kitchen after almost 60 years

Inspirational Highland chef steps back from heat of kitchen after almost 60 years

Inspirational Highland chef steps back from heat of kitchen after almost 60 years

02 November 2023

A Highland chef who has worked in top restaurants around the world and rubbed shoulders with the famous is retiring at 75.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: North orienteers put skills to test at Tulliallan junior contest

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: North orienteers put skills to test at Tulliallan junior contest

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: North orienteers put skills to test at Tulliallan junior contest

30 October 2023

Junior orienteers gathered in Clackmannanshire for the annual inter areas competition, with the North team up against others from the East and West.


MOTORS: Avenger is taking Jeep in a new direction

MOTORS: Avenger is taking Jeep in a new direction

MOTORS: Avenger is taking Jeep in a new direction

29 October 2023

The Jeep may be the classic all-American beefy offroader but the latest model to bear the name is a complete contrast to that image.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Embracing autumn on run on the Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Embracing autumn on run on the Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Embracing autumn on run on the Great Glen Way

23 October 2023

John Davidson heads out from Inverness to experience the joy of autumn on the off-road trails close to the city


Chris Packham calls for urgent action to help nature at Dundreggan talk

Chris Packham calls for urgent action to help nature at Dundreggan talk

Chris Packham calls for urgent action to help nature at Dundreggan talk

22 October 2023

TV presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin spoke to a capacity audience at the world-first rewilding centre on Saturday. John Davidson reports


Be inspired to walk Scotland’s long-distance trails

Be inspired to walk Scotland’s long-distance trails

Be inspired to walk Scotland’s long-distance trails

22 October 2023

John Davidson reviews Great Scottish Walks, a new book by Helen and Paul Webster of Walkhighlands.


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


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


Meet a 'Seahorse Dad' – a trans man who gave birth

Meet a 'Seahorse Dad' – a trans man who gave birth

Meet a 'Seahorse Dad' – a trans man who gave birth

07 October 2023

'I'm proud of myself, I'm proud of my daughter for being an ally, and I'm proud of the community'.


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.


SARAH RANKIN: Here's why porridge is so much more than breakfast!

SARAH RANKIN: Here's why porridge is so much more than breakfast!

SARAH RANKIN: Here's why porridge is so much more than breakfast!

01 October 2023

Next Saturday the MasterChef finalist from Inverness will be hosting the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship in Carrbridge.


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.


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


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


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.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heat is on for walk in hills above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heat is on for walk in hills above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heat is on for walk in hills above Loch Ness

11 September 2023

John Davidson goes from one extreme to another on a walk up An Leacainn, in the Great Glen near Inverness


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