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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

John Davidson explores a quieter route in the hills above Dores, where a new hydro development looks set to impact on the area in the next few years


John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Highland trail group.


Trails clean-up and safer streets push for Earth Day in Inverness

Trails clean-up and safer streets push for Earth Day in Inverness

Trails clean-up and safer streets push for Earth Day in Inverness

Volunteers and campaigners are hoping for a clean sweep for Earth Day as they look to improve the environment in and around Inverness.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Loch Tuim Ghlais is not as remote as it once was – but still a place lost in time

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Loch Tuim Ghlais is not as remote as it once was – but still a place lost in time

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Loch Tuim Ghlais is not as remote as it once was – but still a place lost in time

Exploring the remote lochs and lochans of Caithness is not the same challenge that it once was, but there are few who have visited them all


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!


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

John Davidson completes a loop of the Great Glen Way, taking in the newly signed high-level route over Carn na Leitire


Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

Nature lovers across the Highlands are being urged to look out for signs of spring for an interactive citizen science project.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform


Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

John Davidson has cycled the roads in the north Highlands for many years, and here looks at a new cyclist’s guide to the popular NC500 tourist route


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.


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