Outdoors groups demand transparency on plans for Cairngorm

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Paul Webster

A coalition of outdoors organisations is calling for plans drawn up by Highlands & Islands Enterprise to be made publicly available prior to a decision by the Scottish Government as to whether to fund the proposals. Ramblers Scotland, the North…

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Wanderers – A History of Women Walking

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Helen Webster

Kerri Andrews with an extract from her book on female walking

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Managing tourism – lessons from overseas

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Paul Webster

This has been a difficult summer for anyone who loves visiting Scotland’s glorious landscapes, especially those who enjoy wild camping or campervanning. With overseas holidays largely off the agenda, and formal accommodation capacity in Scotland much reduced due to Coronavirus…

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Walkers urged to check for deer stalking before Heading for the Scottish Hills

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Paul Webster

Hillwalkers are being encouraged to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season. NatureScot manages the Heading for the Scottish Hills website which provides details on deer stalking on estates between July…

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Donnie Campbell nears self-propelled Munros record

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Paul Webster

On 1st August Donnie Campbell – a runner from Skye – set off to break the record for the fastest self-propelled round of the Munros. The current record – set 10 years ago by Stephen Pyke – stands at 39…

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Outdoors groups demand urgent rethink over “kneejerk” Perthshire parking bans

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Paul Webster

Walkers and mountaineers are calling for Perth & Kinross Council to urgently reconsider its “disproportionate” decision to ban parking on nine of its rural roads. The local authority introduced sweeping new parking restrictions across about 60 miles of roads on…

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