Falls are a haven on walk in woods
John Davidson Keith is in the heart of whisky country, so a brisk walk could be just the thing to clear the head the morning after a dram or two! There is…
Let it snow!
Weather can cause all sorts of problems for people in the mountains, not least during the winter. But we had a rather unusual weather problem in the Cairngorms earlier this…
Always more to discover – and to share – in the hills
Despite years of traipsing to Aviemore to explore the area’s vast opportunities for outdoor fun, I’d never ventured up one of its most popular hills. Craigellachie rises steeply behind the…
Learning curve on Loch Affric loop
I’ve made no secret of my love of this low-level walk that gives a glimpse into the awe-inspiring landscapes of Glen Affric, so it was a pleasure to lead a…
Family fun on Highland hostelling experience
A weekend hostelling in Aviemore with the family gives John Davidson an opportunity to get the kids out and about in the Highlands.
The best route to mountain safety
Experience is key in the unforgiving environment of the Scottish mountains but it takes time to gain this invaluable commodity. That’s why one project is helping to give young people…
Taming of the corkscrew
Twisting its way up through a series of tight hairpin bends, the locally-named corkscrew road at Inverfarigaig climbs from the shore of Loch Ness high into the hills above. There…