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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Finding space and solitude in Royal Deeside's 'middle of nowhere'

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Finding space and solitude in Royal Deeside's 'middle of nowhere'

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Finding space and solitude in Royal Deeside's 'middle of nowhere'

01 May 2023

Hector Mackenzie ventures into the remote heart of the Cairngorms where he finds there are many rivers to cross on a lengthy trip up two Munros


City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2018

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2018

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2018

30 April 2023

Another Sunday, another round of City Seen Flashback pictures.


Secret Drinker reviews Hootananny in Inverness

Secret Drinker reviews Hootananny in Inverness

Secret Drinker reviews Hootananny in Inverness

29 April 2023

The odyssey to find the north's finest watering hole


High Life Highland forced to end in-house provision of outdoor activities

High Life Highland forced to end in-house provision of outdoor activities

High Life Highland forced to end in-house provision of outdoor activities

25 April 2023

Parts of the school summer programme could be saved through external funding.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cool runnings on Caledonian Canal adventure at Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cool runnings on Caledonian Canal adventure at Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cool runnings on Caledonian Canal adventure at Inverness

24 April 2023

John Davidson enjoys taking his time on a gentle family adventure and picnic on the Dochgarroch loop along the canal towpath


MOTORS: This huge Defender can tackle obstacles

MOTORS: This huge Defender can tackle obstacles

MOTORS: This huge Defender can tackle obstacles

23 April 2023

Our columnist puts a Land Rover Defender 130 to the test.


Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

23 April 2023

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell


Loch Ness climber Richard Frere's 1938 book looks to inspire new generation

Loch Ness climber Richard Frere's 1938 book looks to inspire new generation

Loch Ness climber Richard Frere's 1938 book looks to inspire new generation

23 April 2023

The daughter of an adventurous Loch Ness climbing pioneer hopes the re-publication of her late father's book can help inspire a new generation.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the forest paths from the new Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the forest paths from the new Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the forest paths from the new Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

17 April 2023

John Davidson returned to the estate near Invermoriston operated by rewilding charity Trees For Life on the grand opening day


Inverness Singers to celebrate the choir's 50th anniversary at a concert in Crown Church

Inverness Singers to celebrate the choir's 50th anniversary at a concert in Crown Church

Inverness Singers to celebrate the choir's 50th anniversary at a concert in Crown Church

16 April 2023

The event will showcase a new song dedicated to Inverness called Sing Me Home.


Secret Drinker reviews the Black Isle Bar in Inverness

Secret Drinker reviews the Black Isle Bar in Inverness

Secret Drinker reviews the Black Isle Bar in Inverness

15 April 2023

So, what did our undercover reporter find out as the quest to visit the north's finest watering holes continues.


PICTURES: 4 stunning inland, coastal and lochside walks in the Highlands and Islands

PICTURES: 4 stunning inland, coastal and lochside walks in the Highlands and Islands

PICTURES: 4 stunning inland, coastal and lochside walks in the Highlands and Islands

14 April 2023

Head out into the great outdoors with one of these stunning walks in the Highlands and Islands...


How Belladrum keeps Highland festival family close to its heart

How Belladrum keeps Highland festival family close to its heart

How Belladrum keeps Highland festival family close to its heart

14 April 2023

Numerous staff return year on year – adding legacy to Tartan Heart


Which world-record holding globe trotter is coming to Inverness?

Which world-record holding globe trotter is coming to Inverness?

Which world-record holding globe trotter is coming to Inverness?

13 April 2023

A celebrated cyclist and motorcyclist will be appearing at an event in the city on Thursday evening.


Etape Loch Ness: All you need to know ahead of the 2023 event

Etape Loch Ness: All you need to know ahead of the 2023 event

Etape Loch Ness: All you need to know ahead of the 2023 event

12 April 2023

John Davidson has taken part in all but one Etape Loch Ness rides since 2014. Here, he outlines what the day is all about for riders and spectators


Secret Drinker reviews MacGregor's in Inverness

Secret Drinker reviews MacGregor's in Inverness

Secret Drinker reviews MacGregor's in Inverness

08 April 2023

So what did our undercover reporter find out as the quest to visit the north's finest watering holes continues.


4 long-lost steam railway line walks to discover in the Highlands and Moray

4 long-lost steam railway line walks to discover in the Highlands and Moray

4 long-lost steam railway line walks to discover in the Highlands and Moray

07 April 2023

Step back into the age of steam with these walks retracing parts of Highland and Moray's long-lost railway network.


PICTURES: Top fiddle player supports Strictly Inverness contender

PICTURES: Top fiddle player supports Strictly Inverness contender

PICTURES: Top fiddle player supports Strictly Inverness contender

05 April 2023

A Strictly Inverness contender enlisted one of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players to help raise more than £7000.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Moy hideaway is perfect escape – just ask Bonnie Prince Charlie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Moy hideaway is perfect escape – just ask Bonnie Prince Charlie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Moy hideaway is perfect escape – just ask Bonnie Prince Charlie

03 April 2023

The Jacobite leader hid here before the Battle of Culloden – today this 'route of Moy' is a great spot for a family getaway, says John Davidson


City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2011

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2011

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2011

02 April 2023

Another Sunday, another round of City Seen Flashback pictures.


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