Out of the dorm
Scotland’s youth hostels provide affordable accommodation for travellers in cities and rural areas. John Davidson visited two remote Highland hostels and found some unexpected benefits
John Davidson Come and get a fun taste of orienteering
As part of our fundraising drive for this year’s Highland Cross, our team #parentsontherun is again hosting a mini orienteering event suitable for all the family. If last year is…
Experiencing Scotland’s youth hostels at their best
There are around 60 SYHA and affiliated youth hostels across the length and breadth of Scotland, from city centres to remote glens. I went to two of the most beautiful…
A real drive to create safe, separate space for cycling
Cycling was top of the agenda last weekend as Inverness hosted two events that put two-wheeled transport in the spotlight. A record field took part in Sunday’s Etape Loch Ness,…
Cyclists take to the streets in Inverness’s first Pedal on Parliament event
Press release: Inverness mass cycle ride calls for action on infrastructure Pictures by Phil Hindell, Donald McColl and John Davidson Inverness hosted its first Pedal on Parliament ride at the…
Cycling the North Coast 500
Take five run-of-the-mill cyclists, throw them together on the morning you’re setting off on a 500-mile journey through the Highlands and see how they get on. In essence, that was…
Etape Loch Ness 2017 – a ride to remember
It’s been another fine day for the Etape Loch Ness, with thousands of people cycling the 66 miles round Nessie’s home! I’ve done this race each year since it started…