Call for progress on protected status for Scotland’s beavers

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Helen Webster

A number of leading Scottish wildlife charities and individuals with an interest in conservation have signed an open letter to the First Minister, published in The Guardian today calling for a firm date to be set on granting European Protected Species…

Posted in Conservation, Magazine

Layers of time

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Karen Thorburn

Karen Thorburn ponders deep time in the amazing landscape of Assynt.

Posted in Magazine

Gear Review: Mammut Alnasca Knit Low GTX shoe

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Helen Webster

RRP: £149Weight: 330g (Women’s size 5.5) The first thing you notice about this approach shoe is the snug fit. The inner is made from an almost seamless 3D-knitted stretchy “sock” – luckily there are pull ties to help ease them…

Posted in Footwear, Gear reviews, Magazine

Daily avalanche forecasts to begin for winter season

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Helen Webster

The Scottish Avalanche Information Service daily forecasts for the 2018-19 winter season begin on Friday 14th December.

Posted in Magazine, Walking News

Historic Ballater bridge reopens

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Helen Webster

Polhollick Footbridge, an important link on the Seven Bridges walk near Ballater, has reopened following major repairs.

Posted in Access issues, Magazine, Walking News

Gear review – Alpkit Phantac down jacket

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Paul Webster

I’ve been testing the revamped 2019 version of Alpkit’s Phantac down jacket, which is designed to keep you really toasty whilst keeping weight low.

Posted in Gear reviews, Jackets, Magazine