The Scottish Midge Forecast has relaunched for its' ninth season, mapping midge levels across Scotland to help people plan their outdoor activities. Using a set of algorithms relating midge activity to a variety of environmental and seasonal factors, the forecast…
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Scottish Midge Forecast back for 2013
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Mountaineers dismayed by windfarm plans
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland has expressed shock that Highland Council might support two huge industrial wind farms in the Northwest Highlands, near a National Scenic Area. The applications for Glencassley and Sallachy, near Loch Shin and Ben Assynt in…
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Posted in Conservation, Walking News
Biggest ever Scottish Nature Festival starts Saturday
With the most events ever, Scotland's Nature Festival (formerly Scottish Biodiversity Week) kicks off on May 18 with over 150 free nature events across Scotland. Organised by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and partners, the festival celebrates the Year of Natural…
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Weekend avalanche forecasts cease
No further avalanche forecasts are expected to be issued for Southern Cairngorms, Glencoe, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber and Northern Cairngorms. The Sports Scotland Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) has been issuing weekend forecasts for these mountain areas since the daily service stopped.…
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Victory for Cape Wrath campaigners as MOD drop plans
According to reports, the Ministry of Defence are withdrawing their plans to take over 50 acres of land at Scotland's iconic Cape Wrath for military activity. MSP Rob Gibson said this was a victory for the community who have stood…
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Lochivroan Bothy closed 20 to 29 May
Lochivroan bothy will be closed between Monday 20 May and Wednesday 29 May. Each year the Inverbroom estate allows a school to have exclusive use of this small bothy. The estate apologies for any inconvenience caused and says there will…
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