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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

Walking, talking and hill bagging on Meall Dearg in Perthshire

How to shoot and edit amazing videos of your outdoor adventures

10 compelling reasons to try FIFA 25

Kessock Ferry Swim: One swimmer’s praise, joy – and a surprise

From coast to city lights: The perfect blend of UK adventure and nightlife

Make your trip more diverse by choosing off-beat destinations in the UAE

Climate change driving butterflies north to Scotland

How outdoor activities can strengthen family bonds

Ramblers Scotland back bid for new Galloway National Park

Review: Berghaus Summit-Nomad Down Jacket 

Drumochter Munros A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag & Carn na Caim, plus two Munro Tops

Stress-free ways to fund your dream vacation

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Women Outdoors

Kessock Ferry Swim: One swimmer’s praise, joy – and a surprise

Review: Berghaus Summit-Nomad Down Jacket 

Drumochter Munros A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag & Carn na Caim, plus two Munro Tops

100 press-ups a day for a year: What have I learned?

Walking holidays: Self-guided hiking in the Dolomites, Italy

Munro and Munro Top: Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Meall Dubhag

75-year-old runner Sarah Roberts sets new 10k world record

Adriana Brownlee is youngest female to summit all the world’s tallest mountains

Review: Montane Women’s Dart Nano Zip T-Shirt

Tracey’s Trek: Therapy for grief after wife dies

What to wear for hiking in the summer mountains

Discover Belgium’s hidden hiking gems: top trails to explore

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Run

Bagging Donalds in the Ochils, Stirlingshire

Drumochter Munros A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag & Carn na Caim, plus two Munro Tops

Entries open for 2025 West Highland Way Race

Winners in 55th Original Mountain Marathon held in Perthshire

Review: Camelbak Apex™ Pro Run Vest pack

75-year-old runner Sarah Roberts sets new 10k world record

Which muscle groups should you train to help with running speed and endurance?

Review: Rudy Project Tralyx+ sunglasses

Review: Bob and Brad C2 Pro deep tissue massage gun with heat and cold therapy

Review: Montane Women’s Dart Nano Zip T-Shirt

Review: Kathmandu Women’s SUN-Stopper Long Sleeve Top

Running traverse of the Campsie Fells in Central Scotland

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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

Walking, talking and hill bagging on Meall Dearg in Perthshire

Bagging Donalds in the Ochils, Stirlingshire

Climate change driving butterflies north to Scotland

Ramblers Scotland back bid for new Galloway National Park

Review: Berghaus Summit-Nomad Down Jacket 

Drumochter Munros A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag & Carn na Caim, plus two Munro Tops

Winners in 55th Original Mountain Marathon held in Perthshire

Donald bagging: 3 Donalds and 2 Donald tops from Drumelzier

Walking holidays: Self-guided hiking in the Dolomites, Italy

Munro and Munro Top: Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Meall Dubhag

Review: Octane™ 16 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir

Review: Ocoopa UT2s hard warmer and power bank combo

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Bike

The basics of gravel biking with kids 

The best cycling routes in Europe for beginners

Muckmedden Events secure vital funding for UK’s first Team Mountain Bike Enduro

Review: Rudy Project Tralyx+ sunglasses

Are you ready to pedal? Here’s how to overcome your fear of cycling

Scottish walker Lorraine McCall claims first in non-stop Grahams round

Review: SealSkinz waterproof cycling socks, oversocks and gloves

Road cycling tour from Verbier, Switzerland

Cycling to work could save serious money

Review: Artilect W-Exposure Long Sleeve Top

Ewan Brown sets new Highland Cross record and Cat Graves retains female title

Donnie Campbell reclaims Badger Divide North to South record

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Kit

Review: Berghaus Summit-Nomad Down Jacket 

Review: Camelbak Apex™ Pro Run Vest pack

Review: Octane™ 16 Hydration Hiking Pack with Fusion™ 2L Reservoir

Review: Ocoopa UT2s hard warmer and power bank combo

Review: Camelbak Fit Cap Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel 600ml Bottle

Review: Rudy Project Tralyx+ sunglasses

Review: Bob and Brad C2 Pro deep tissue massage gun with heat and cold therapy

Review: Montane Women’s Dart Nano Zip T-Shirt

Review: Kathmandu Women’s SUN-Stopper Long Sleeve Top

What to wear for hiking in the summer mountains

A beginner’s guide to running and hiking with contacts

Choosing a tipi tent for your outdoor adventure

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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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