Active Outdoors – John Davidson

Ross Brannigan on his book Running Adventures Scotland

In this new episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson speaks to Scottish author Ross Brannigan after the official

River City star Iain Robertson on his BBC Scotland show ‘Iain Robertson Rambles’ and a family walk in Rosehall Forest in Sutherland

River City star and Bafta-winning actor Iain Robertson shares his passion for the outdoors in conversation with John Davidson in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast.

Running the Speyside Way extension from Aviemore to Newtonmore

In the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson is running the newest section of the Speyside Way – the 20-mile stretch from Aviemore to Newtonmore.

The Strathdearn in Tomatin and Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

In this latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson is in conversation with Duncan Bryden, a former chief executive of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, about a project to breathe life into a Highland village close to the park.

The first Torvean Parkrun in Inverness and the Etape Loch Ness

What a weekend! More than 350 people took part in the new Torvean Parkrun at a brand new park in

Etape Loch Ness 2021 preview

John Davidson is in conversation with event director Malcolm Sutherland ahead of the weekend’s Etape Loch Ness cycle event taking place in Inverness and around the world-famous loch.

Episode Four: Bikepacking the Moray Way, including parts of the Speyside Way, Moray Coast Trail and Dava Way

Recorded en route, the team of five riders talk about the reasons behind the trip, the fall and rise of Aviemore’s famous Mountain Cafe – now the Bothy Bakery in Grantown – and how to plan the best adventures from your door.

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I’m a journalist in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland with a passion for the great outdoors – including walking, cycling and mountaineering.

In my day job I work for Highland News & Media as Content and Commercial Editor, working with the editorial teams across 18 weekly newspapers and associated websites and the HNM app, along with a number of editorial and commercial supplements and tourism publications. I am the editor of the John O’Groat Journal, Caithness Courier and Northern Times, covering Caithness and Sutherland.

I am also a qualified summer Mountain Leader and a member of the Mountain Training Association.

I have written two books of walking and cycling routes around the Highlands and regularly contribute to Scottish Walks & Cycling magazine.

I am also involved in campaigning for better streets for all through calling for a more pedestrian and cycle-friendly environment.