ACTIVE OUTDOORS

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

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

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

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

Active Outdoors events list for 2024

See what's on in 2024 with the Active Outdoors events list covering much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

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.

Turning a vision into reality – Delight as Knocknagael field plans mark ‘significant milestone’

A community’s green vision for a 20-acre Inverness site previously earmarked for housing now looks set to become a reality.

London Marathon Events acquires firm which organises biggest sporting events in Inverness

New firm to take over organisers of Loch Ness Marathon and Inverness Half Marathon

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!

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

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.

‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

Ahead of the Highland Cross handover night on Thursday, John Davidson asks the benefitting charities about the impact of the event on the work they do

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

5 inspirational speakers heading to Inverness

A series of talks are being held in Inverness, starting next week, as part of an Inspiring People project by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

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

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Active Outdoors events list for 2024

Active Outdoors events list for 2024

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

Turning a vision into reality – Delight as Knocknagael field plans mark ‘significant milestone’

Turning a vision into reality – Delight as Knocknagael field plans mark ‘significant milestone’

London Marathon Events acquires firm which organises biggest sporting events in Inverness

London Marathon Events acquires firm which organises biggest sporting events in Inverness

The story of Active Outdoors

The story of Active Outdoors

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

5 inspirational speakers heading to Inverness

5 inspirational speakers heading to Inverness

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