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ArtyNess: Liza Mulholland sits back to enjoy Belladrum – from the comfort of her own tent! But will other outdoor events return soon?

Moray reporter Chris Saunderson pulls on his hiking boots to climb his first Munro – but will it be his last?

Green manure crops could fill empty space on allotments and boost harvests, Hannah Stephenson reports

Make these fishcakes on your next canoeing adventure, suggests Ella Walker

Bushcraft expert Ray Mears tells Ella Walker about the power of cooking outside – and of noticing our surroundings, wherever we are

Jamie Harris reviews new releases Rocket Arena, Orcs Must Die! 3, Paper Mario: The Origami King and Creaks

Wine expert Richard Meadows looks at ancient ways of fermenting wine as some makers go full circle to enhance their drinks

ArtyNess: Children's author Barbara Henderson speaks to Joan Michael of the Wester Ross village's book festival after the event was cancelled for 2020

As huge parts of the cycle network in the Highlands are reclassified, John Davidson spoke to Sustrans Scotland director John Lauder about its future

Many gardens have now reopened to the public for summer. Hannah Stephenson selects some of the best across the UK

John Davidson gets on his bike to enjoy a road ride from Inverness, taking in a high road past a local wind farm – and finds good company on his way

As package holidays resume to the Balearic party island, Sarah Marshall finds out why holidays post-lockdown could be better than ever before

This banana cake recipe from chef, restaurateur and food writer Ravinder Bhogalis a cult favourite

The chef patron talks to Ella Walker about authenticity and the freedom and selflessness involved in cooking for others

Martyn Landi tries Ghost of Tsushima, while Jamie Harris reviews Iron Man VR, Neon Abyss and Beyond A Steel Sky

Sam Wylie-Harris rounds up some top-notch styles and best buys from the biggest vineyard in the world. Salud!

ArtyNess: As some normality returns, Liza Mulholland is looking forward to getting back in the studio

John Davidson speaks to mountain and trail running guide Ian Stewart about his six-day, 400km Cairngorm Parkrun challenge

If your summer annuals are already looking tired, Hannah Stephenson talks to gardening expert Carol Klein who suggests some late-bloomers to try

Now lockdown has lifted, Sarah Marshall discovers the natural beauty of Lough Erne