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Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail

New chicken piri-piri takeaway is close after refit work begins

A new piri-piri chicken restaurant and takeaway for the heart of Inverness looks imminent after workers began refitting the site.

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

John Davidson picks out some of his favourite routes from a new Ordnance Survey book, Outstanding Walks Scotland, featuring some classic outings

Vibrant lineup of festive experience weekends announced at iconic Scottish Distilleries

This winter, some of the country’s most iconic distilleries invite visitors to experience a series of unforgettable festive weekends

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk

PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

Hundreds head to school on a Sunday to relive memories and share stories from their time at Lochardil Primary 60 years after it was officially opened.

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers

Inverness hotel announces restaurant re-brand with focus on local produce and heritage

An Inverness riverside hotel announced a major change in its food offering today after re-launching its in-house restaurant.

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: With the shorter daytime hours, a late afternoon stroll turns into a battle to beat the clock on a walk on the shores of Loch Ness

Is Inverness experiencing a whisky revival?

After a long hiatus, the whisky buzz is now making a comeback to the Highland capital with a quiet but powerful revolution.

Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

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

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

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

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Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

New chicken piri-piri takeaway is close after refit work begins

New chicken piri-piri takeaway is close after refit work begins

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

Vibrant lineup of festive experience weekends announced at iconic Scottish Distilleries

Vibrant lineup of festive experience weekends announced at iconic Scottish Distilleries

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Inverness hotel announces restaurant re-brand with focus on local produce and heritage

Inverness hotel announces restaurant re-brand with focus on local produce and heritage

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Is Inverness experiencing a whisky revival?

Is Inverness experiencing a whisky revival?

Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

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