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Historic climbs around Loch Ness can inspire new generation to look after nature

Historic climbs around Loch Ness can inspire new generation to look after nature

Historic climbs around Loch Ness can inspire new generation to look after nature

It started with the seed of an idea during lockdown, and now could grow into half a million trees.


WATCH: Inverness Crufts winner is barking mad for the Drumossie Hotel’s canine cuisine

WATCH: Inverness Crufts winner is barking mad for the Drumossie Hotel’s canine cuisine

WATCH: Inverness Crufts winner is barking mad for the Drumossie Hotel’s canine cuisine

This year’s Crufts winning Labrador tried out the canine menu at the Drumossie Hotel.


WATCH: Nairn set to celebrate watersports with Paddling Film Festival this weekend

WATCH: Nairn set to celebrate watersports with Paddling Film Festival this weekend

WATCH: Nairn set to celebrate watersports with Paddling Film Festival this weekend

Paddling sports enthusiasts and newbies will gather for the only Scottish date of a film festival’s world tour this weekend.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

John Davidson goes to Culloden, almost 278 years after the nearby battle took place, and visits the Prisoners’ Stone as well as an old clootie well


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!


Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club celebrates 40 years of adventures on the water

Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club celebrates 40 years of adventures on the water

Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club celebrates 40 years of adventures on the water

From kayaking to a Caithness castle for afternoon tea to skills development, Pentland Canoe Club’s Emily Kearl celebrates the group’s 40th anniversary


Runners urged to ‘push your limits’ at Loch Ness 24 event

Runners urged to ‘push your limits’ at Loch Ness 24 event

Runners urged to ‘push your limits’ at Loch Ness 24 event

Runners are being encouraged to support each other at an endurance event returning to the shores of Loch Ness this summer.


Glen Affric car park and paths upgraded - along with new toilet facilities

Glen Affric car park and paths upgraded - along with new toilet facilities

Glen Affric car park and paths upgraded - along with new toilet facilities

Work to improve a popular walk and amenities at a beauty spot car park in Glen Affric will make for a better visitor experience, say forestry managers


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

John Davidson enjoys an early spring cycle ride from the Highland capital - and he’s not the only one taking advantage of the fine weather window


Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.


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