Revelling in the relaxation of a long bike ride at the Etape Loch Ness
John Davidson 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…
Active Outdoors
John O’Groats Trail continues to flourish
A new bridge over the Loth Burn in Sutherland was unveiled recently. John Davidson went along to hear from those behind the long-distance walking route between Inverness and Caithness.
Twenty photos from the Moray Trails Twenty-20 ride
Jim Sutherland organises an annual two-day bikepacking ride in Moray. Here I share 20 photos from this year's ride on the Dava Way and beyond
Strathpuffer 2025: Photos and more from the event
John Davidson took part in the Strathpuffer this year for the first time since 2016. In between laps, he also took a series of photographs and video clips around the…
Loch Ness 24 proves a real challenge
Taking part in their first 24-hour running event at the Loch Ness 24, John and Meg aimed to keep going through the day and night. Find out how they got…
Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout – 92 years after mass trespass
The author contrasts the access rights to land in Scotland and England, highlighting the expansive freedoms granted by the Scottish Land Reform Act (2003) compared to the limitations set by…
Being part of something special at the 40th Highland Cross
The 40th staging of the Highland Cross took place on Saturday, June 22, 2024 – and I was among the 750 or so people lined up at the start in…