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Are you keen to explore Scotland? Fiona Outdoors is your independent guide to getting out into the amazing natural environment of this small but highly accessible country. Whether you are new to the outdoors or already a keen outdoors enthusiast, this website offers a wealth of inspiration, advice and tips for adventures of all kinds, including walking, running, cycling, kayaking, swimming, skiing and travel.

Adventure & Travel

Bruce’s Crown Race returns to Galloway Hills, southern Scotland

Review: Salewa Ortles Light Mid PowerTex (PTX) boots

Historical landmarks of the Golden Triangle – A journey through time, taste and tranquillity

Six new sports you might like to try

Cycling on the Black Isle

Cycle Aviemore to Inverness

Pawel Cymbalista sets Rob Roy Way FKT

Online safety tips to protect your data while you travel

Cruising for the first time: What to expect on board 

Road trip essentials: How to pack and prepare for your rooftop tent adventure

Beinn Ghobhlach: Fiona bagging on the Scoraig peninsula

Fiona bagging: Three summits from Luss

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Women Outdoors

Cycle Aviemore to Inverness

Anna Wells is first female to complete Winter Munro Round

Great walking trail: Loch Ordie and Deuchary Hill, Dunkeld

Easy Corbett in Perthshire: Meall nam Maigheach

Women leading the way at Mountaineering Scotland

Girls on Hills wins major UK award

My fitness goal 2024: Strength, cross-training and adventures

Patagonia launches ‘stubbornly Scottish’ snow film Thrawn

CBD-rich cannabis flowers: Understanding the potential for cannabidiol’s healing properties

Fiona bagging: Carn Glas choire

Fiona bagging: Càrn na h-Easgainn

Fiona bagging: Creagan a’ Chaise and Càrn a’Ghille Chearr, Cromdale hills

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Run

Bruce’s Crown Race returns to Galloway Hills, southern Scotland

Strategies for making a meaningful impact in life

Pawel Cymbalista sets Rob Roy Way FKT

Review: Energy Bytes, gummies with caffeine

Review: New ‘traceable activewear’ collection from BAM

Fiona bagging: Three summits from Luss

Review: Harrier Lomond insulated jacket

Adventure Show reveals new presenters Calum Maclean and Marie Meldrum

Jack Scott and Claire Bannwarth win Spine Race 2024

INOV8 athlete Jack Scott smashes 268-mile Spine Race record 

Daniel Weller and Samantha Lissauer win Montane Spine Winter Challenger South 2024

What running gear do you need as a beginner?

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Who is Fiona Outdoors?

Fiona Outdoors is created by Fiona Russell, a well-respected journalist. Fiona has explored many areas of Scotland – and further afield –  and enjoys walking, running, cycling, kayaking, skiing and swimming. She writes about these adventures and also loves to write about the stories of other people who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.

 

Walk

Review: Salewa Ortles Light Mid PowerTex (PTX) boots

Review: Energy Bytes, gummies with caffeine

Review: New ‘traceable activewear’ collection from BAM

Review: Berghaus 3D Freeflow 30+5L daysack

Beinn Ghobhlach: Fiona bagging on the Scoraig peninsula

Fiona bagging: Three summits from Luss

Anna Wells is first female to complete Winter Munro Round

Review: Harrier Lomond insulated jacket

Trail walking shoes or boots? How to choose the right hiking footwear 

Corbett bagging: Sgurr Gaorsaic

Great walking trail: Loch Ordie and Deuchary Hill, Dunkeld

Corbett bagging: Sgùrr Ghiubhsachan round

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Bike

Cycling on the Black Isle

Cycle Aviemore to Inverness

Discovering nature with e-bikes

Adventure Show reveals new presenters Calum Maclean and Marie Meldrum

New event to Light Up The Trails at Glentress Forest

Review: New DexShell Trail Running Socks

Review: Proviz REFLECT360 Waterproof Cycling Trousers

Review: Rab Cinder Kinetic cycling waterproof jacket and Cinder Cargo Bib Shorts

Corbett bagging: Bike and hike of Stob an Aonaich Mhòir

Corrour: 2 Munros and a Corbett bike-and-hike

Where to buy fat tyre electric bikes: Best online e-Bikes from Himiway

New Scottish Handbuilt Bicycle Show in Glasgow

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Kit

Review: Salewa Ortles Light Mid PowerTex (PTX) boots

Review: Energy Bytes, gummies with caffeine

Review: New ‘traceable activewear’ collection from BAM

Review: Berghaus 3D Freeflow 30+5L daysack

Montane’s Red Nose Day fundraiser

Review: Harrier Lomond insulated jacket

Trail walking shoes or boots? How to choose the right hiking footwear 

How tennis could help you to get fit

Review: Ororo Amsterdam Heated Mittens 2.0

My fitness goal 2024: Strength, cross-training and adventures

Best ways to finance outdoor equipment

Review: SOTO Aero Espresso Cup & Aero Mug

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Active Menopause

All women will face menopause at some stage. For most, this means the start of peri-menopause in your 40s and menopause from around late 40s to mid-50s on average. In Active Menopause, we address some of the many physical and mental issues of menopause and look at ways to stay fit and active.

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