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Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

23 August 2024

A successful café on the A9 on the approach to Inverness looks set to increase its customer seating to meet demand.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

19 August 2024

John Davidson heads to the forests of Ross-shire to reacquaint himself with the ups and downs of the Strathpuffer course ahead of the 24-hour event


Inverness hotel scene prompts mixed reactions

Inverness hotel scene prompts mixed reactions

Inverness hotel scene prompts mixed reactions

19 August 2024

There’s no doubt that Inverness is a draw for tourists, but what do folk think of the local hotel situation.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Small hill leaves a big impression

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Small hill leaves a big impression

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Small hill leaves a big impression

12 August 2024

John Davidson takes a summer stroll up Creag Bheag at Kingussie with the family and finds plenty to keep the children entertained


LISTEN: Meet the Nairn mapmaker taking his passion in a new direction

LISTEN: Meet the Nairn mapmaker taking his passion in a new direction

LISTEN: Meet the Nairn mapmaker taking his passion in a new direction

09 August 2024

John Davidson speaks to Steve Smirthwaite, whose Trailmaps offer great ideas for mountain bikers and others, in the new podcast from Active Outdoors


Olympic hopeful Megan Keith pointed in right direction by orienteering successes

Olympic hopeful Megan Keith pointed in right direction by orienteering successes

Olympic hopeful Megan Keith pointed in right direction by orienteering successes

07 August 2024

Orienteering set Olympic hopeful Megan Keith on the right path for success, according to the Inverness club where she started out.


‘There was genuine concern we would capsize’: Wick rowers share the highs and lows of their round-Britain journey so far

‘There was genuine concern we would capsize’: Wick rowers share the highs and lows of their round-Britain journey so far

‘There was genuine concern we would capsize’: Wick rowers share the highs and lows of their round-Britain journey so far

05 August 2024

Wick RNLI volunteers Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross say they have been blown away by the support during their journey. Here they answer our questions


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

05 August 2024

John Davidson runs a familiar, if testing, route from Inverness to Drumnadrochit, which offers some spectacular trail running and excellent views


Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

04 August 2024

Making Space for Nature with Paul Castle, the High Life Highland countryside ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness.


Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

01 August 2024

A new festival aimed at showcasing the great outdoors around Inverness and Loch Ness will close with a mass skinny dip in Loch Ness.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

29 July 2024

John Davidson looks back on a road ride through the heart of what is now a designated Unesco World Heritage Site


Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

27 July 2024

The star himself said it was a ‘fun show’ while one fan said ‘fantastic concert, loved all the songs, the band, the stories’.


Children saved after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide near Highland beach

Children saved after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide near Highland beach

Children saved after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide near Highland beach

25 July 2024

Two children were saved by an off-duty lifeguard after getting caught in a rip tide while bodyboarding from a Highland beach earlier this month.


PICTURES: Megan Keith joins Torvean junior parkrun for special run ahead of Paris 2024

PICTURES: Megan Keith joins Torvean junior parkrun for special run ahead of Paris 2024

PICTURES: Megan Keith joins Torvean junior parkrun for special run ahead of Paris 2024

23 July 2024

Youngsters taking part in the 100th junior parkrun in Inverness at the weekend enjoyed a surprise visit from the city’s own Olympian.


North Coast Trail looks to take big strides in Caithness

North Coast Trail looks to take big strides in Caithness

North Coast Trail looks to take big strides in Caithness

23 July 2024

The charity behind a planned long-distance walking route along the north coast is aiming to have the Caithness section up and running by next summer.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Open a new leaf with ride above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Open a new leaf with ride above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Open a new leaf with ride above Loch Ness

22 July 2024

John Davidson explores a mountain bike circuit on forest paths and tracks from Drumnadrochit


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

15 July 2024

John Davidson heads for Derbyshire to enjoy a blustery run in the High Peak district – 92 years after the Kinder Mass Trespass


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Inspired by noble aims on Abriachan forest trail

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Inspired by noble aims on Abriachan forest trail

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Inspired by noble aims on Abriachan forest trail

01 July 2024

Rachel Smart takes a stroll around the forest and hill at Abriachan and discovers a trail of 17 Global Goals


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Scaraben hike serves up montane flowers, birdlife and even jumping salmon

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Scaraben hike serves up montane flowers, birdlife and even jumping salmon

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Scaraben hike serves up montane flowers, birdlife and even jumping salmon

25 June 2024

A chilly summer walk up one of Caithness’s finest hills offers plenty to see from river to summit


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Tasty treats help celebrate 40 years of the Highland Cross

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Tasty treats help celebrate 40 years of the Highland Cross

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Tasty treats help celebrate 40 years of the Highland Cross

24 June 2024

John Davidson takes on the Highland Cross for the eighth time as the 50-mile duathlon marks its 40th anniversary


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