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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

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

Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage win Montane Winter Spine Race 2025

Safety rules when travelling to the mountains in an SUV: Tips for drivers

Relax and recharge: Ideas for a chill bachelorette weekend

Take it easy: Making the most out of your leisure time and banishing stress from your life  

Nicky Spinks sets first female FKT for Ring of Fire round

Pula: The perfect starting point for a sailing adventure in Istria

Adding a unique feel to your travel adventures: 4 options to consider

Kayak Shieldaig to Lower Diabaig return, Wester Ross, Scotland

Classic walk: Three Corbetts of the Quinag

BAM Bamboo clothing review: 3 tops, pants and bralette

Beyond Marina Bay: Singapore’s hidden spots and local hangouts

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Women Outdoors

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

Keri Wallace sets female solo, unsupported winter FKT on West Highland Way

Skiing in western Norway – so close to Scotland yet so different 

10 things learned on a winter mountain hike of Meall Mór, Easter Ross

Bagging three Beinn a’ Ghlò Munros and a Munro Top

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

Review: Berghaus Summit-Nomad Down Jacket 

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Run

Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage win Montane Winter Spine Race 2025

Book review: Running Through the Dark by Jen Scotney

Nicky Spinks sets first female FKT for Ring of Fire round

BAM Bamboo clothing review: 3 tops, pants and bralette

Scottish trail running races 2025: Half marathons, marathons, hills and mountains

Scottish ultra running races in 2025

Natalie Taylor wins Winter on the Downs 100 mile ultra race

Keri Wallace sets female solo, unsupported winter FKT on West Highland Way

Understanding the role of TMG in muscle recovery and performance

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

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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: Haglofs women’s Spitz Down Hood jacket

Classic walk: Three Corbetts of the Quinag

Review: Mammut Crag IN jacket 

BAM Bamboo clothing review: 3 tops, pants and bralette

The ultimate guide to outdoor sportswear: What to wear for your adventures in Ireland

10 things learned on a winter mountain hike of Meall Mór, Easter Ross

Bagging three Beinn a’ Ghlò Munros and a Munro Top

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 

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Bike

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

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

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Kit

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 

BAM Bamboo clothing review: 3 tops, pants and bralette

Wild swimming Finisterre wetsuits and robe

10 things learned on a winter mountain hike of Meall Mór, Easter Ross

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

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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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