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…
John Davidson 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…
Two Munros or three? An Affric adventure on stunning ridges
John Davidson enjoys an autumn day on the high tops of Glen Affric - but wonders why Sgurr na Lapaich doesn't make the Munro grade
On the ropes
John Davidson takes to the hills to do some rope work with Jim Sutherland of nineonesix-guiding.