Welcome for first ever Scots path order for trail extension across estate

Scotland’s environment minister confirmed the first ever compulsory path order today to force an estate to allow an extension of the Speyside Way across its land.

Plenty of space for camping as tent team sets altitude record

Perhaps it’s something in the air, but the team at Scottish outdoor brand Vango went stratospheric with their latest jaunt: space camping.

Government u-turn on buzzard-capture scheme in face of public outcry

The coalition Government has performed a u-turn on its plans to capture birds of prey and blast their nests with shotguns.

Bonita claims record with ascent of Everest's neighbour Lhotse

A woman who only took up climbing four years ago has become the first British female to climb the world’s fourth highest mountain.

Bonington takes Olympic torch to Snowdon summit, by the easy route

He has made memorable ascents of some of the world’s most difficult mountain climbs, but today Sir Chris Bonington chose one of the easier routes up Wales’s highest peak with the Olympic torch.

Seriously injured climber among callouts in busy weekend for rescue team

A climber suffered serious head injuries in a fall from a crag. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called to treat the man – the last of four callout...

Walkers, a biker and animal keep rescue team busy with four callouts

A mountain biker, two walkers and a lamb kept a rescue team busy today as they responded to four separate incidents.

Borders mountain biking festival gets into gear this weekend

One of Britain’s biggest cycling and mountain biking events kicks off tomorrow with a programme of events and music in the Scottish Borders.

National park seeks views on green lane traffic controls

National park bosses are seeking the views of walkers’ and cyclists’ organisations on whether to restrict vehicle use on two green lanes.