A step up in mountain skills
John Davidson John Davidson takes part in a week-long training course towards his Mountain Leader qualification.
Active Outdoors
High and dry but still thriving
As far as meeting places go, I guess it was pretty unusual. When I arrived I was first greeted by three beautiful white horses, nonchalantly eating grass among the ruins.…
Making it count at the Cross
There’s a chance that the total raised by the Highland Cross will surpass £5 million when this year’s donations are tallied up. That’s a huge amount of good being done…
Make way for walkers on the John O’Groats Trail
Striking coastal scenery, beautiful hills and cleared villages – something that has made parts of the Highlands hugely popular with visitors. It seems, however, that this fondness doesn’t always stretch…
A Minigaig adventure
Perched in the entrance of the tent, I watched as a golden eagle soared majestically over the head of Glen Bruar, its wing tips glinting as the sun sank slowly…
Etape into the quieter side of Loch Ness
Thousands of people will descend on the Highlands this weekend as the Etape Loch Ness takes place early on Sunday morning. The closed-road cycling event has proven hugely popular since…
A hole new approach to mountaineering
The mesmerising landscape of the north-west Highlands is nothing new to those lucky enough to live there, or near enough to visit on a regular basis. But the geology of…