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Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine

WATCH: Inverness’s new mountain bike trail opens thanks to PE teacher’s dedication

A new mountain bike skills loop opened to pupils and the public at Inverness Royal Academy at the weekend.

PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

World record endurance cyclist Jenny Graham says the new mountain bike trail unveiled at Inverness Royal Academy should be replicated in every school.

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year

Claudia Winkleman pictured being carried by Tom Stoltman in hit BBC show The Traitors

The professional strongman from Invergordon revealed that he was one of the men wearing a mask in episode 6.

Gourmet tasting experiences to delight diners with celebration of seasonal cuisine and the local larder

Ness Walk’s new gourmet tasting experience menus are set to tantalise taste buds in Inverness in the new year.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Get yourself ready for 2025 with our list of outdoor events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, and Moray and Aberdeenshire.

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at some of the best bits from Active Outdoors during 2024 – and finds plenty of fond memories to recall

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.

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Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

WATCH: Inverness’s new mountain bike trail opens thanks to PE teacher’s dedication

WATCH: Inverness’s new mountain bike trail opens thanks to PE teacher’s dedication

PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Claudia Winkleman pictured being carried by Tom Stoltman in hit BBC show The Traitors

Claudia Winkleman pictured being carried by Tom Stoltman in hit BBC show The Traitors

Gourmet tasting experiences to delight diners with celebration of seasonal cuisine and the local larder

Gourmet tasting experiences to delight diners with celebration of seasonal cuisine and the local larder

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

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

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