A £100,000 appeal to fund much needed repairs to Scottish hill paths has reached its target and work has now started on one of two major projects. The Mend Out Mountains: Make One Million appeal, which has run over the…
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The John o’ Groats Trail – Filling the Gap north of Inverness
Jim Bunting, the ranger for the John o’ Groats Trail, looks at the development of this new walking route that has captured his heart. In 2014 Jay Wilson, a US citizen then living in Hertfordshire, decided to take on the…
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Hillwalkers reminded to check avalanche and weather forecasts
Following the tragic news of fatalities resulting from an avalanche on Ben Nevis this week, mountain safety experts have issued a reminder to walkers, climbers and backcountry skiers that their enthusiasm should always be tempered by close attention to avalanche and weather forecasts.
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Campaign offers advice for dog owners around livestock
Dog owners are being encouraged to take extra care around livestock when enjoying the great outdoors this spring.
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Winter set to return to Scotland’s mountains
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