Gear review: Walking Trousers for him

Not the most glamorous item of outdoor clothing, and a bad choice won’t matter that much, but they are still an important garment affecting comfort and weather protection on the hill. Some walkers favour tight and stretchy legging-style trousers like…

May 22nd, 2013 04:17 PM

Gear Review: Walking Trousers for her

Not the most glamorous item of outdoor clothing, and a bad choice won’t matter that much, but they are still an important garment affecting comfort and weather protection on the hill. Some walkers favour tight and stretchy legging-style trousers like…

May 22nd, 2013 04:12 PM

Scottish Midge Forecast back for 2013

The Scottish Midge Forecast has relaunched for its' ninth season, mapping midge levels across Scotland to help people plan their outdoor activities. Using a set of algorithms relating midge activity to a variety of environmental and seasonal factors, the forecast…

May 20th, 2013 01:44 PM

Remembering Tom

In his monthly Viewpoint column, outdoors writer, broadcaster and mountain walker Cameron McNeish pays tribute to the memory of climber, TV presenter and outdoors writer Tom Weir. IN the past few weeks substantial donations from the publishers of the Scots…

May 19th, 2013 09:09 AM

Mountaineers dismayed by windfarm plans

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland has expressed shock that Highland Council might support two huge industrial wind farms in the Northwest Highlands, near a National Scenic Area. The applications for Glencassley and Sallachy, near Loch Shin and Ben Assynt in…

May 17th, 2013 07:11 AM

Biggest ever Scottish Nature Festival starts Saturday

With the most events ever, Scotland's Nature Festival (formerly Scottish Biodiversity Week) kicks off on May 18 with over 150 free nature events across Scotland. Organised by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and partners, the festival celebrates the Year of Natural…

May 16th, 2013 01:08 PM

Weekend avalanche forecasts cease

No further avalanche forecasts are expected to be issued for Southern Cairngorms, Glencoe, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber and Northern Cairngorms. The Sports Scotland Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) has been issuing weekend forecasts for these mountain areas since the daily service stopped.…

May 14th, 2013 02:58 PM

Victory for Cape Wrath campaigners as MOD drop plans

According to reports, the Ministry of Defence are withdrawing their plans to take over 50 acres of land at Scotland's iconic Cape Wrath for military activity. MSP Rob Gibson said this was a victory for the community who have stood…

May 11th, 2013 03:51 PM

Lochivroan Bothy closed 20 to 29 May

Lochivroan bothy will be closed between Monday 20 May and Wednesday 29 May. Each year the Inverbroom estate allows a school to have exclusive use of this small bothy. The estate apologies for any inconvenience caused and says there will…

May 10th, 2013 09:38 AM

Kingussie Walkfest

The Strathspey town of Kingussie will be hosting a mini walking festival later this month. The Highland settlement, which prides itself on the number of small festivals which take place throughout the year, is planning an evening of speaker on…

May 7th, 2013 04:09 AM