Farm manager Tom McKellar fined after poison find following eagle death

A farm manager has been fined £1,200 for possessing a banned poison so toxic a quarter of a teaspoon’s worth can kill a man.

Mountaineers add their voice to fight against Stronelairg windfarm plans

Scotland’s mountaineering body has joined the clamour to stop the construction of what it said would be the largest windfarm in the North of Scotland.

Mystery as missing mountain rescue plaques returned

Two plaques that went missing from the headquarters of a mountain rescue team have been recovered. The circular signs were taken from the wall of t...

Pennine festival includes 47-mile cultural moorland walk

Outdoor fans looking for a challenge will be able to join a three-day walk along the Pennines on a route celebrating the Cultural Olympiad.

Poet Sir Andrew backs national park extensions during visit

A former Poet Laureate gave his backing to the extension of two national parks during a visit to see the areas in question.

Recession-hit outdoors industry launches Britain on Foot campaign

Outdoor industry representatives will next month launch a campaign to get the country on its feet. Britain on Foot is the brainchild of Andrew Dent...

Wainwright Society plea to Coast to Coast walkers: take a map

Aficionados of the late guidebook author Alfred Wainwright have warned walkers following his Coast to Coast Walk to equip themselves with a map and compass.

Dragon's Back Race gets underway with choral send-off

One of the world’s most gruelling mountain races got underway today, with 91 competitors from 14 different countries starting to the rousing sound of a Welsh male voice choir.

Outdoor fans urged to clean up to stop tree-disease spread in national park

Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to clean up their gear and clothes to help stop the spread of a tree disease in a national park.