Active Outdoors

THE words “disabled” and “rambler” might seem like a contradiction in terms, but for one intrepid group that’s definitely…

THE precipitous side of Garbh Choireachain draws the eye on the drive north out of Ullapool and into the wild lands of Coigach.

THE precipitous side of Garbh Choireachain draws the eye on the drive north out of Ullapool and into the wild lands of Coigach.

Peter Evans takes on the magnificent seven... and wins! Here are a selection of photographs from the mountain route in Coigach.

Peter Evans takes on the magnificent seven... and wins! Here are a selection of photographs from the mountain route in Coigach.

After a summer of sporting achievements at the London Olympics and a Briton winning the Tour de France, there’s no better time to get involved in…

Castles, distilleries and the highest village in the Highlands combine to make a wonderful outing by bike, whether you want to sightsee or just pedal.

Castles, distilleries and the highest village in the Highlands combine to make a wonderful outing by bike, whether you want to sightsee or just pedal.

The footbridge over the Rogie Falls was replaced earlier this year after the previous bridge was struck by a rock and deemed unsafe.

The footbridge over the Rogie Falls was replaced earlier this year after the previous bridge was struck by a rock and deemed unsafe.

IT was a long time ago but I remember the day vividly. I was climbing a route on Ben Nevis when I fell and broke my ankle. My companions helped me…

IT was a long time ago but I remember the day vividly. I was climbing a route on Ben Nevis when I fell and broke my ankle. My companions helped me…

THE Lairig Ghru’s high point at the Pools of Dee looked forbidding. With the cloud lowering over the 4000ft giants on either side and heavy showers…

THE Lairig Ghru’s high point at the Pools of Dee looked forbidding. With the cloud lowering over the 4000ft giants on either side and heavy showers…

Perhaps it will start rainingthat’s not so good for youbut biking when it’s rainingcan be exciting, too.

Perhaps it will start rainingthat’s not so good for youbut biking when it’s rainingcan be exciting, too.

THIS magnificent coast-to-coast journey takes you the length of the Great Glen, starting in Inverness and ending in Fort William.

I NEVER tire of visiting Glen Tilt – it has to be one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens, largely because the track through it, a former drove…

I NEVER tire of visiting Glen Tilt – it has to be one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens, largely because the track through it, a former drove…

The Sika Trail, which starts at Rosehall west of Lairg, is currently closed due to the industrialisation of this stunning area, as well as forestry clearing.…