Hurricane and whiteout warnings for Highlands as storm approaches

Hurricane-force winds are set to hit the Highlands tomorrow, with snow to follow. The Met Office is forecasting gusts of up to 130mph (210kph) on m...

Retailer Blacks up for sale as cash quest fails

The board of troubled outdoor retail group Blacks Leisure has put the company up for sale. And its directors warned that, with current debt levels ...

Jeremy Clarkson's sharp tongue turns on injured hillwalkers

Mister Popularity Jeremy Clarkson, already distinctly unwelcome in the homes of public-sector workers, may have lost any fans had among the hillwalking community.

National park pledges more cash to tackle off-roading problems

A national park authority has pledged extra cash to tackle problems caused by off-road vehicle use in its area.

Mountain council to stage avalanche awareness days

With frequent heavy snow showers forecast for the Highlands over the next few days, with up to a metre of snow expected on Scottish hills, comes a timely reminder of upcoming avalanche awareness courses.

Three Peaks Anglo-Saxon find is a first for national park

A group of amateur archaeologists have unearthed an ancient dwelling on the flanks of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.

Highlands road closures affect two main routes

Outdoors enthusiasts heading towards the western Highlands face difficulties with their journeys after a landslip closed a main road.

Ramblers' thumbs-up to trust's takeover of prime climbing site

Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity has welcomed the decision to place a popular climbing and walking area into the care of a conservation trust.

Osborne proposals for planning law relaxation could hit wildlife habitats

The coalition Government has reiterated its support for easing planning controls in the wake of the row earlier this year over the proposed policy framework.