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Three art works unveiled as part of Lomond scenic routes project

Three works of art have been unveiled to encourage visitors to appreciate the landscape of Scotland’s first national park.

Visitors return to Loch Lomond as camping ban leads to drop in problems

The owner of a pub on the shore of Loch Lomond said visitors are returning to the area for the first time in 30 years after a wild-camping ban was introduced to curtail antisocial behaviour.

Bosses join walk to mark anniversary of the 'Billy Butlin of outdoor holidays'

A group of walkers will set out today to mark the anniversary of the birth of a pioneer of outdoor holidays.

The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year

'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...

Lost walkers rescued from Ben Lomond in worsening weather

A badly equipped group of walkers was rescued after getting lost in worsening weather on Scotland’s most southerly munro.

Adventurer Julie McElroy seeks disabled team for Lomond wilderness project

An award-winning adventurer is looking for volunteers for a wilderness project based on Scotland’s most southerly munro.

Two walkers found after surviving night in bad weather on Ben More

Two walkers who spent the night on a Highland munro after going missing were found unharmed today. The pair were with a group of walkers on Ben Mor...

Vango takes first steps into outdoor footwear market with new range

Tent brand Vango steps into the outdoor footwear with a new range from boots to sandals...

Trust volunteers step up to capital munro challenge

Six seasoned hillwalkers will climb the heights of three of Scotland’s best loved munros – in the nation’s capital city.

Cragfast labrador Duke rescued from Ben Lomond

A dog had to be rescued from the most southerly munro after getting stuck on a craggy ledge. Duke, a 10½-month-old brown labrador, disappeared whi...

Blàbheinn and Crinkle Crags path projects contest £24,000 awards

The John Muir Trust’s plans to repair the path to Blàbheinn on the Isle of Skye have been put forward by outdoor brand Berghaus as one of the nominees in the European Outdoor Conservation Association competition.

Navy Sea King crew airlifts lost walkers from Beinn Ghlas in heavy snow

Two walkers were airlifted to safety from a Highland peak by a Royal Navy helicopter crew flying in heavy snow in darkness.

Cerebral palsy walker Julie McElroy aims to tackle West Highland Way

An adventurer whose disabilities mean she walks with difficulty will try to complete Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail.

£1.75m boost for upgrades of West Highland Way and Great Glen Way

Two long-distance paths in Scotland will benefit from part of a £3m spending boost. The West Highland Way and Great Glen Way will be improved wher...

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

More camping bans on way as park bosses plan Scotland's own 'Yosemite'?

National park bosses have unveiled plans to transform part of the Highlands with new campsites, motorhome facilities and commercial kiosks.

Missing West Highland Way walker rescued as darkness falls

A walker on the West Highland Way was rescued after he was reported missing. The 70-year-old failed to turn up at his lodgings yesterday evening an...