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British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

Internationally renowned UK climber Fay Manners told an audience in Aviemore that she wants to encourage young women to follow their passion for sport

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

If you hear bells ringing this weekend, it is not Santa coming early – but it could be Kidical Mass cyclists who are planning a special festive ride.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Pilgrimage to a place of peace in Flow Country

I always enjoy the weather, whatever it may be doing, but admit that some days are better for some activities rather than others!

PICTURES: Kayak and canoe rescue tips shared with RNLI Kessock crew

Tips which could come in useful when rescuing and recovering kayakers and canoeists have been shared with RNLI Kessock's lifesaving crew.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

A wet Munro mission in Kintail as John Davidson heads onto the South Glen Shiel Ridge with his head in the clouds

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean

Active Outdoors events list for 2023

Looking to sign up to an event in 2023? Our Active Outdoors events list covers much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Scotland survey asks 'why do people have accidents in the mountains?'

The new survey is aimed at helping to prevent incidents and save lives in the hills.

'Dreadful news' for the selfish etchers of Corrour Bothy

Visitors are being urged to leave their mark in the correct way

Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

Organisers of the annual Highland Cross challenge event have praised the outstanding efforts of teams after a record-breaking year for fundraising.

Five Highland women rewarded for getting others on their bikes

Five Highland women are among the 100 most inspirational in cycling for 2023 according to Cycling UK.

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!

SEPA's predictions suggest mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

The quality of bathing waters in the Highlands will see areas ranked from sufficient to excellent, according to forecasts issued by SEPA.

Canoeists warned of Caley Canal danger near Inverness

A potentially fatal incident on the Caledonian Canal near Inverness leads to warning from Scottish Canoe Association.

WATCH: New Nairn charity makes waves to support key workers' mental health through paddling

A new Nairn-based charity is on a mission to support people on the frontlines through watersports.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

John Davidson visits the community woodland in Evanton and takes a walk to visit the dramatic Black Rock Gorge

Leading female climber Fay Manners to give talk on award nominated film in Aviemore

Sadly her climbing partner later lost her life in avalanche in Swiss Alps

ACTIVE OUTDOORS

British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Pilgrimage to a place of peace in Flow Country

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Pilgrimage to a place of peace in Flow Country

PICTURES: Kayak and canoe rescue tips shared with RNLI Kessock crew

PICTURES: Kayak and canoe rescue tips shared with RNLI Kessock crew

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Active Outdoors events list for 2023

Active Outdoors events list for 2023

Scotland survey asks 'why do people have accidents in the mountains?'

Scotland survey asks 'why do people have accidents in the mountains?'

'Dreadful news' for the selfish etchers of Corrour Bothy

'Dreadful news' for the selfish etchers of Corrour Bothy

Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

Five Highland women rewarded for getting others on their bikes

Five Highland women rewarded for getting others on their bikes

The story of Active Outdoors

The story of Active Outdoors

SEPA's predictions suggest mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

SEPA's predictions suggest mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

Canoeists warned of Caley Canal danger near Inverness

Canoeists warned of Caley Canal danger near Inverness

WATCH: New Nairn charity makes waves to support key workers' mental health through paddling

WATCH: New Nairn charity makes waves to support key workers' mental health through paddling

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

Leading female climber Fay Manners to give talk on award nominated film in Aviemore

Leading female climber Fay Manners to give talk on award nominated film in Aviemore

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