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Highland mountain rescue community comes together in memory of ‘true legend’

Highland mountain rescue community comes together in memory of ‘true legend’

Highland mountain rescue community comes together in memory of ‘true legend’

25 March 2025

Highland teams have joined Scotland’s mountain community in paying tribute to a mountain search and rescue veteran after he passed away last weekend.


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


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


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


Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

24 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes


New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

17 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks up a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

10 February 2025

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing


Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

08 February 2025

Scotland’s avalanche warning service downed tools in January when there was too little snow, and climate change is having a significant impact


Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

03 February 2025

The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun


Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

29 January 2025

Four new charities have been selected to benefit from a share of hundreds of thousands of pounds likely to be raised at this year’s Highland Cross.


Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

27 January 2025

Forest trails lead off from the Rogie Falls car park, where John Davidson goes in search of a route beyond the dramatic river crossing


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

20 January 2025

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


WATCH: Inverness’s new mountain bike trail opens thanks to PE teacher’s dedication

WATCH: Inverness’s new mountain bike trail opens thanks to PE teacher’s dedication

WATCH: Inverness’s new mountain bike trail opens thanks to PE teacher’s dedication

20 January 2025

A new mountain bike skills loop opened to pupils and the public at Inverness Royal Academy at the weekend.


PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

18 January 2025

World record endurance cyclist Jenny Graham says the new mountain bike trail unveiled at Inverness Royal Academy should be replicated in every school.


Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

14 January 2025

A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.


Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

13 January 2025

John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

06 January 2025

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

30 December 2024

Mountain rescuers were given royal recognition of an astonishing 227 years of combined service at a ceremony in December.


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