Lifestyle News

See what's on in 2024 with the Active Outdoors events list covering much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

The horoscopes for year ahead, by Patrick Arundell

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

Final plans for Inverness Hogmanay party billed as the biggest ceilidh on the planet!

John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains

A Christmas visit to the reindeer is bypassed for a walk through the forest, as John Davidson lets his son take over the navigating

Skipinnish have announced a very special guest for their 25th anniversary concert in Inverness next summer – Runrig legend Malcolm Jones!

The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.

A historic vacant building known to music fest fans around the world is set for life as a wedding venue after plans at Belladrum Farm were approved.

John Davidson takes to the trails on South Loch Ness-side with his headtorch as the light fades for a late afternoon winter run

John Davidson spends some time at the end of the line and discovers the Plock of Kyle offers a superb vantage point to see the mighty Cuillin hills

Objectors want Highland Council to reject the bid to turn the gym into a bowling alley but officials say their hands are tied.

Internationally renowned UK climber Fay Manners told an audience in Aviemore that she wants to encourage young women to follow their passion for sport

A wet Munro mission in Kintail as John Davidson heads onto the South Glen Shiel Ridge with his head in the clouds

Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean

John Davidson visits the community woodland in Evanton and takes a walk to visit the dramatic Black Rock Gorge

Volume XIX of the ever-popular series is now available in time for Christmas – find out more here

Ministry of Sound Classical will be coming to the Highland capital as part of the Live in the City Big Top Under Canvas weekend next summer.

But Inverness councillors will have to decide if they give up local play park funding in favour of the £500,000 project.

A rising culinary star has been crowned after she won an annual Masterchef competition for secondary school pupils.