May 2026

Active Outdoors John's blog

Spotting a soaring eagle on a fine ridge walk on the challenging Mullardoch munros

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Tackling four munros above Loch Mullardoch after a boat ride to the start

Active Outdoors John's blog

Revelling in the relaxation of a long bike ride at the Etape Loch Ness

An early start and a familiar circuit offer a chance to enjoy the surroundings and the atmosphere of what has become a bucket-list event for people from around the world…

I’m a journalist in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland with a passion for the great outdoors – including walking, cycling and mountaineering.

In my day job I work for Highland News & Media as Content and Commercial Editor, working with the editorial teams across 14 weekly newspapers and associated websites and the HNM app, along with a number of editorial and commercial supplements and tourism publications. I am the editor of the John O’Groat Journal, Caithness Courier and Northern Times, covering Caithness and Sutherland.

I am also a qualified summer Mountain Leader and a member of the Mountain Training Association, and am working towards my British Cycling Trail Leader (Level 2) Award.

I have written two books of walking and cycling routes around the Highlands and have contributed to several magazines including The Great Outdoors and Scottish Walks & Cycling.

May 2026

Spotting a soaring eagle on a fine ridge walk on the challenging Mullardoch munros

Revelling in the relaxation of a long bike ride at the Etape Loch Ness

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