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‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

18 June 2025

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members


My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

11 June 2025

The 300MW Foyers pumped storage hydro scheme has been producing power since 1975. John Davidson tells how his Grandpa was instrumental in its making


Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

02 June 2025

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved


Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

26 May 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks closer to home as well as out in the wilds for ways to boost mental health by getting out and about


‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

19 May 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson rides with guidebook author and round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz on the Ryvoan Bothy circuit from his latest book


Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

14 May 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Rachel Smart joins the team from Inclusive Cycling to try out some of the specially adapted cycles that are helping people get active


An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

05 May 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson enjoys a short walk with the children to a prominent viewpoint not far from Inverness – complete with trig pillar


Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

29 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson completed his 10th Etape Loch Ness at the weekend as the cycle sportive returned to Inverness


Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

21 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spent two days on the bike with his seven-year-old son and a group of fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a special gathering


‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

14 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fiona Russell speaks to Quinn Young who said she didn’t want to stop after becoming one of the youngest to finish the Munros aged 10


New piri-piri chicken takeaway to open in days

New piri-piri chicken takeaway to open in days

New piri-piri chicken takeaway to open in days

10 April 2025

Piri-piri chicken fans have just one week to wait for Inverness’s newest takeaway and restaurant to open its doors.


Great Glen Way loop is back on track after forestry works

Great Glen Way loop is back on track after forestry works

Great Glen Way loop is back on track after forestry works

07 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A former railway line that is now part of a long-distance walking and cycling route has reopened after being closed for two years


Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

31 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS On a trip up two familiar Munros, John Davidson contemplates the changing face of a mountain set to become a huge hydro-electric store


Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

24 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village


Early rise for Inverness bike ride taking in hidden history below loch surface

Early rise for Inverness bike ride taking in hidden history below loch surface

Early rise for Inverness bike ride taking in hidden history below loch surface

17 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads out before breakfast to make the most of the quiet roads and glorious sunshine on South Loch Ness-side


Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.


PICTURES: Wedding inspiration brings happy couples flocking to Eden Court fair

PICTURES: Wedding inspiration brings happy couples flocking to Eden Court fair

PICTURES: Wedding inspiration brings happy couples flocking to Eden Court fair

12 March 2025

Love was in the air when happy couples flocked to the latest spectacular Highland Wedding Fair at the weekend.


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

10 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


Wedding fair brings hundreds flocking to Eden Court for inspiration

Wedding fair brings hundreds flocking to Eden Court for inspiration

Wedding fair brings hundreds flocking to Eden Court for inspiration

09 March 2025

Hundreds of besotted couples flocked to Eden Court at the weekend for the return of the ever popular Highland Wedding Fair.


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

03 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside


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