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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

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

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

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

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

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.


The story of Active Outdoors

The story of Active Outdoors

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!


Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

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


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

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?

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?

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

Mountain rescuers were given royal recognition of an astonishing 227 years of combined service at a ceremony in December.


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

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

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.


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

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


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