The call of the wild
John Davidson Making our way up the steep hillside to An Cabar, it’s not difficult to hear the passion in Mike Cawthorne’s voice as he shares his views on the state of…
Smiles better way to the beach
A family cycle ride from Inverness to Dores beach on Loch Ness.
More to the Highland Cross than a race through the hills
The more times you do the Highland Cross, the more you understand the community behind this huge annual effort. Turning up on the day to run and cycle 50 miles…
Preparing for the Highland Cross
If you’re tackling the Highland Cross, especially for the first time, the logistics can be a bit of a nightmare to get your head around. There’s your bike to be…
Banging the Drum for the Great Glen Way
A 20-mile run between Drumnadrochit and Inverness is the perfect preparation for the Highland Cross.
Leading the Inverness Ramblers up two Munros in Glen Affric
Leading a group from the Inverness Ramblers on a hike up Tom a' Choinich and Toll Creagach in Glen Affric.
Backpacking the Cairngorms 4000ers (plus a few more Munros)
Long read: John Davidson tackles the Cairngorms 4000ers plus three other Munros on a two-day packpacking trip