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Schilthorn’s revolving restaurant is a far cry from Ptarmigan’s locked doors on Cairn Gorm

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: John Davidson argues for a more relaxed approach to mountain access for Cairngorm funicular users as a new trial begins

KATE FORBES: Tartan Act would unlock huge benefits for Badenoch and Strathspey

I’ve been delighted to support Clare Campbell’s campaign to establish a Highland Tartan Act

Moray Leisure Centre ice rink to close permanently

Moray Leisure Centre has announced the closure of Elgin Ice Rink due to ‘spiralling energy costs’

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

Graham Smith, a former member of the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association, shares the story of the group’s 10th anniversary trek

Badenoch community faced ‘blackout’ from power giant on substation plans

Laggan folk criticise SSE over handling of substation plans

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson rides with guidebook author and round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz on the Ryvoan Bothy circuit from his latest book

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

This story invites readers to open their eyes to new ways of seeing the world, says our columnist.

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

He confirms that ‘with great sadness’ he is to stand down as SNP MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election but may yet stand as an independent.

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

The Inverness and Nairn MSP leaves door open to run as an independent but says he ‘simply cannot defend the record of the SNP Government’.

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

“People just like you and me - save lives every day without even knowing we’re doing it. That’s because we’re blood donors,” says our columnist.

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes

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Schilthorn’s revolving restaurant is a far cry from Ptarmigan’s locked doors on Cairn Gorm

KATE FORBES: Tartan Act would unlock huge benefits for Badenoch and Strathspey

KATE FORBES: Tartan Act would unlock huge benefits for Badenoch and Strathspey

Moray Leisure Centre ice rink to close permanently

Moray Leisure Centre ice rink to close permanently

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

Badenoch community faced ‘blackout’ from power giant on substation plans

Badenoch community faced ‘blackout’ from power giant on substation plans

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

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