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Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

05 May 2023
Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

05 May 2023

Cycling around the world on a singlespeed bike is 'a bit niche' the German adventurer admits when he speaks to John Davidson ahead a new book launch


Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

27 April 2023
Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

27 April 2023

Police are hunting for the missing partner of a woman from Wick after launching a murder investigation into her death.


Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023
Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.


Avalanche forecasts to stop after quiet winter for snow

09 April 2023
Avalanche forecasts to stop after quiet winter for snow

Avalanche forecasts to stop after quiet winter for snow

09 April 2023

Fewer avalanches in Scotland's mountain over the winter than previous years while hazards have been shifting due to climate change


Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

31 March 2023
Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

31 March 2023

A gamekeeper on a Highland estate shot a sparrowhawk and stuffed it in a bag while being filmed by an RSPB Scotland investigator.


SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023
SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023

The SNP leadership hopefuls were given an opportunity to cross-examine each of the other prospective leaders at Friday's Highland debate


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023

The Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, which launches this week, celebrates the best tourism businesses in the Highlands.


NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

22 February 2023
NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

22 February 2023

Routine vaccinations for those heading overseas on holiday and childhood immunisations are being centralised through the health board.


Highlands could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

16 February 2023
Highlands could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

Highlands could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

16 February 2023

Winds of up to 80mph have been predicted in the Highlands on Friday as Storm Otto is set to bring disruption to much of Scotland.


Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

01 February 2023
Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

01 February 2023

As Scotland marks 20 years of access laws under the Land Reform Act, John Davidson speaks to charities and politicians on the future of outdoor access


Call for trustees to help shape future of Hostelling Scotland

30 January 2023
Call for trustees to help shape future of Hostelling Scotland

Call for trustees to help shape future of Hostelling Scotland

30 January 2023

Enthusiastic people with a passion for adventure are being sought to help shape the future of hostelling in Scotland.


Loch Morlich Running Festival kick-starts new year fitness push at Glenmore

10 January 2023
Loch Morlich Running Festival kick-starts new year fitness push at Glenmore

Loch Morlich Running Festival kick-starts new year fitness push at Glenmore

10 January 2023

Hundreds of people began the new year by getting their fitness goals off to the perfect start at Loch Morlich near Aviemore at the weekend.


Man arrested after A9 crash at Aviemore

10 January 2023
Man arrested after A9 crash at Aviemore

Man arrested after A9 crash at Aviemore

10 January 2023

A man has been arrested in connection with a crash on the A9 close to Aviemore on Monday.


Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 at Aviemore

09 January 2023
Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 at Aviemore

Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 at Aviemore

09 January 2023

The A9 was closed in both directions near Aviemore due to an accident on Monday afternoon in which a man was injured.


How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022
How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022

People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.


Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

09 December 2022
Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

09 December 2022

With the first signs of real winter weather, mountain safety organisations are urging people heading for the hills to "ThinkWINTER".


Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

04 November 2022
Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

04 November 2022

Rail strikes planned for Saturday, Monday and Wednesday have been called off, the RMT union has said.


Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland wins two rural industry awards including for work in Cairngorms National Park

12 October 2022
Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland wins two rural industry awards including for work in Cairngorms National Park

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland wins two rural industry awards including for work in Cairngorms National Park

12 October 2022

A project to improve public access throughout Scotland's two national parks has won recognition at a rural awards showcase.


Deadly ice warning for hillwalkers as Highland mountains remain in grip of winter

24 March 2022
Deadly ice warning for hillwalkers as Highland mountains remain in grip of winter

Deadly ice warning for hillwalkers as Highland mountains remain in grip of winter

24 March 2022

Hillgoers are being warned of a "deadly skating rink" in the mountains as experts say winter conditions are still prevalent in the mountains.


Warning as severe weather set to continue in Cairngorms

17 February 2022
Warning as severe weather set to continue in Cairngorms

Warning as severe weather set to continue in Cairngorms

17 February 2022

Lovers of the outdoors are being told to heed warnings with hurricane-force winds possible in the mountains and a "danger to life" in some forests.


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