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WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson joins volunteers in the Cairngorms National Park as they help keep mountain paths in good working order

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

John Davidson finds time for a nice circuit on the mountain bike, visiting some fine features of the national park

Wedding fair promises ‘inspiration, expert advice and exclusive offers’

Excited couples planning the biggest day of their lives will get the chance to make their dream wedding a reality when a special showcase is held.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

John Davidson and his wife Meg took on the 24-hour running challenge for the first time - and came out smiling

WATCH: The 2024 Loch Ness 24 – in pictures

Hundreds of runners donned head-torches as they ran through the night in a 24-hour challenge on the shores of Loch Ness at the weekend.

Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

A successful café on the A9 on the approach to Inverness looks set to increase its customer seating to meet demand.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

John Davidson heads to the forests of Ross-shire to reacquaint himself with the ups and downs of the Strathpuffer course ahead of the 24-hour event

Inverness hotel scene prompts mixed reactions

There’s no doubt that Inverness is a draw for tourists, but what do folk think of the local hotel situation.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Small hill leaves a big impression

John Davidson takes a summer stroll up Creag Bheag at Kingussie with the family and finds plenty to keep the children entertained

LISTEN: Meet the Nairn mapmaker taking his passion in a new direction

John Davidson speaks to Steve Smirthwaite, whose Trailmaps offer great ideas for mountain bikers and others, in the new podcast from Active Outdoors

Olympic hopeful Megan Keith pointed in right direction by orienteering successes

Orienteering set Olympic hopeful Megan Keith on the right path for success, according to the Inverness club where she started out.

‘There was genuine concern we would capsize’: Wick rowers share the highs and lows of their round-Britain journey so far

Wick RNLI volunteers Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross say they have been blown away by the support during their journey. Here they answer our questions

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

John Davidson runs a familiar, if testing, route from Inverness to Drumnadrochit, which offers some spectacular trail running and excellent views

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Making Space for Nature with Paul Castle, the High Life Highland countryside ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness.

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

A new festival aimed at showcasing the great outdoors around Inverness and Loch Ness will close with a mass skinny dip in Loch Ness.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

John Davidson looks back on a road ride through the heart of what is now a designated Unesco World Heritage Site

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

The star himself said it was a ‘fun show’ while one fan said ‘fantastic concert, loved all the songs, the band, the stories’.

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WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

Wedding fair promises ‘inspiration, expert advice and exclusive offers’

Wedding fair promises ‘inspiration, expert advice and exclusive offers’

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

WATCH: The 2024 Loch Ness 24 – in pictures

WATCH: The 2024 Loch Ness 24 – in pictures

Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

Inverness hotel scene prompts mixed reactions

Inverness hotel scene prompts mixed reactions

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Small hill leaves a big impression

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Small hill leaves a big impression

LISTEN: Meet the Nairn mapmaker taking his passion in a new direction

LISTEN: Meet the Nairn mapmaker taking his passion in a new direction

Olympic hopeful Megan Keith pointed in right direction by orienteering successes

Olympic hopeful Megan Keith pointed in right direction by orienteering successes

‘There was genuine concern we would capsize’: Wick rowers share the highs and lows of their round-Britain journey so far

‘There was genuine concern we would capsize’: Wick rowers share the highs and lows of their round-Britain journey so far

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

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