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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

How can I save money with full-time RV living?

From desk to slopes: Why a ski instructor course could be your perfect career change

10 reasons to use flight refunder

Forest cabin holidays in Scotland and the wider UK

A guide to skiing in Trysil, Norway – plus pros and cons

9 tips for solo female adventurers in remote locations

Book review: Skiing & Snowboarding in the Cairngorms National Park 

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Backcountry Infinity Shell Jacket and Pants

Top Scottish trails to explore this year 

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

11 remote and beautiful natural attractions in Europe

Runner Pawel Cymbalista sets new West Highland Way record

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Women Outdoors

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Backcountry Infinity Shell Jacket and Pants

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Review: Lighterweight Flanci skorts

Lurg Mhòr, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich and a Munro Top

Wiebke Lammers sets female FKT on 134-mile John Muir Way

Nicky Spinks adds Montane Winter Spine Challenger North win to her triumphs

Book review: Running Through the Dark by Jen Scotney

Nicky Spinks sets first female FKT for Ring of Fire round

Review: Haglofs women’s Spitz Down Hood jacket

Review: Mammut Crag IN jacket 

Wild swimming Finisterre wetsuits and robe

Natalie Taylor wins Winter on the Downs 100 mile ultra race

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Run

How sleep fuels performance: The key to recovery and success

Corbett bagging: Brown  Cow Hill and Càrn Ealasaid, Aberdeenshire

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Runner Pawel Cymbalista sets new West Highland Way record

Book review: Northern Horizons by Will Herman

Running: Ben Wyvis – and three Munro Tops

Review: Lighterweight Flanci skorts

What does it take to win the Montane Winter Spine Race? Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage

Angus Irvine sets new unsupported winter FKT on West Highland Way 

Wiebke Lammers sets female FKT on 134-mile John Muir Way

Nicky Spinks adds Montane Winter Spine Challenger North win to her triumphs

Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage win Montane Winter Spine Race 2025

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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

Corbett bagging: Brown  Cow Hill and Càrn Ealasaid, Aberdeenshire

How to get fit for a long-distance hike

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Book review: Northern Horizons by Will Herman

Running: Ben Wyvis – and three Munro Tops

Hamish MacInnes legacy to boost mountain grant scheme

Review: Lighterweight Flanci skorts

Cicerone guidebooks 20% off sale

Lurg Mhòr, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich and a Munro Top

Scotland marks 20 years of world-leading access to the outdoors

Review: Berghaus Ridge-Seeker GTX waterproof jacket and over-trousers

Relax and recover: Activities for relaxing after a long hike

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Bike

Cicerone guidebooks 20% off sale

Lurg Mhòr, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich and a Munro Top

Scotland marks 20 years of world-leading access to the outdoors

Get fit with the Specialized Turbo Levo for fitness: A complete guide

Top cycling routes in Europe for adventure seekers

Musician Mark Bruce says cycling saved his life

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

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Kit

Book review: Skiing & Snowboarding in the Cairngorms National Park 

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Backcountry Infinity Shell Jacket and Pants

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Book review: Northern Horizons by Will Herman

Review: Lighterweight Flanci skorts

Cicerone guidebooks 20% off sale

Review: Berghaus Ridge-Seeker GTX waterproof jacket and over-trousers

Book review: Off-Piste Performance: Essential knowledge for off-piste skiers

Everything you should look for in protective cases for cameras

Book review: Running Through the Dark by Jen Scotney

Review: Haglofs women’s Spitz Down Hood jacket

Review: Mammut Crag IN jacket 

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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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