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Loch Ness Marathon could help Highlands return to normality

Organisers of the Loch Ness Marathon hope it will become an event which will celebrate normality with a vengeance.

Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

The 2020 Great Wilderness Challenge has been cancelled, organisers have announced.

Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

Highland Council has reminded residents that much of the region is 'out of bounds' as it urged people to follow guidance on accessing the outdoors.

Plans continue for new Inverness leisure attraction despite coronavirus outbreak

The team behind ambitious plans to develop a new climbing and sports centre at Inverness Marina is determined to press on with the project.

Staying active outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic

John Davidson reflects on the impact of the societal changes taking place in the fight against Covid-19, and says it's important to keep exercising

New date for Loch Ness 360 events

Organisers of a new round Loch Ness event have set a new date for the challenge after it was forced to cancel in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

City set for new leisure attraction despite coronavirus outbreak

The team behind ambitious plans for a new climbing and sports centre at Inverness Marina is determined to press on with the project.

Generous runners give mountain rescue teams a lift

GENEROUS runners forced to pull out of a postponed hill race near Dingwall have donated their entry fees to three Highland mountain rescue teams.

The story of Active Outdoors

Find out a little bit more about Active Outdoors, and meet the team behind the north's number one outdoors column!

Forest car parks, toilets and bike trails closed

Mountain bike trails operated by Forestry and Land Scotland have been closed as the organisation reacts to the coronavirus outbreak.

Make the most of your one piece of outdoor exercise a day

The country is in lockdown due to coronavirus – but the Prime Minister said that people were allowed out to do one form of exercise a day.

Biking on the Black Isle – an antidote to coronavirus worries

John Davidson finds some escape from the pressures affecting everybody during the coronavirus pandemic on a Black Isle bike ride

Hostels and bothies closed amid coronavirus lockdown

Hostels and bothies across Scotland are closed until further notice following the tight restrictions over coronavirus.

Stay at home message for walkers and mountaineers

Walkers and climbers have been told to stay away from the hills after the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced a country-wide lockdown.

Loch Ness 360 adventure challenge postponed to 2021

A THREE day showcase adventure race event around Scotland's most famous loch, the Loch Ness 360° Challenge, has been postponed until next year.

Ski resorts across the north closed

All five of Scotland's outdoor ski resorts have closed with immediate effect.

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Plan a walking holiday for after the lockdown

Loch Ness Marathon could help Highlands return to normality

Loch Ness Marathon could help Highlands return to normality

Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

Plans continue for new Inverness leisure attraction despite coronavirus outbreak

Plans continue for new Inverness leisure attraction despite coronavirus outbreak

Staying active outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic

Staying active outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic

New date for Loch Ness 360 events

New date for Loch Ness 360 events

City set for new leisure attraction despite coronavirus outbreak

City set for new leisure attraction despite coronavirus outbreak

Generous runners give mountain rescue teams a lift

Generous runners give mountain rescue teams a lift

The story of Active Outdoors

The story of Active Outdoors

Forest car parks, toilets and bike trails closed

Forest car parks, toilets and bike trails closed

Make the most of your one piece of outdoor exercise a day

Make the most of your one piece of outdoor exercise a day

Biking on the Black Isle – an antidote to coronavirus worries

Biking on the Black Isle – an antidote to coronavirus worries

Hostels and bothies closed amid coronavirus lockdown

Hostels and bothies closed amid coronavirus lockdown

Stay at home message for walkers and mountaineers

Stay at home message for walkers and mountaineers

Loch Ness 360 adventure challenge postponed to 2021

Loch Ness 360 adventure challenge postponed to 2021

Ski resorts across the north closed

Ski resorts across the north closed

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