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Nordic back country skiing: What’s it all about?

Before moving to the Scottish Highlands, I knew of several different types of skiing but […]

Have you tried?: BMX at Glasgow BMX Centre

I wrote about a BMX track cycling taster session at Glasgow BMX Centre for The […]

Wave of support for relaunched Kessock Ferry Swim

A Scottish Highlands sea swimming event, which was last held more than 50 years ago, […]

What is Padel and where to play in the UK

Have you heard of Padel? It is pronounced Pad-ell and called Paddle tennis as well. […]

Military style Hold Fast challenge launches in Scotland

A new and unique outdoors activity has been launched in Scotland and gives participants the […]

Coastal rowing: Competing in Golspie Regatta 2021

Having taken part in only two coastal rowing sessions at the very welcoming Avoch Community […]

Have you tried? Spotting redwoods in Scotland

Emily Bryson has become a self-confessed Scottish redwoods addict. The trees have are also called […]

Beginner’s guide to bike packing

Bike packing is a form of cycle touring and makes use of packs that are […]

What kit do I need for SwimRun?

Swim-run is a race event that challenges people to swim and run a course of […]

Ben-Nevising: Climbing the UK’s highest mountain virtually

Have you heard of Everesting? It is climbing the height of Everest by bike or […]

Have you tried: Night mountain bike riding?

Mountain biking is great fun at any time, but night mountain biking riding reveals a […]

Family adventure: Highland wilderness glamping with pack ponies

Outdoors provider Scot Mountain Holidays has created a new adventure holiday that I think will […]