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
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
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
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
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
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
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
29 April 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson completed his 10th Etape Loch Ness at the weekend as the cycle sportive returned to Inverness
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
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
10 April 2025
Piri-piri chicken fans have just one week to wait for Inverness’s newest takeaway and restaurant to open its doors.
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
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
24 March 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village
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
17 March 2025
Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.
12 March 2025
Love was in the air when happy couples flocked to the latest spectacular Highland Wedding Fair at the weekend.
10 March 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary
09 March 2025
Hundreds of besotted couples flocked to Eden Court at the weekend for the return of the ever popular Highland Wedding Fair.
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