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Outlander TV author Diana Gabaldon condemns 'insane' Rannoch windfarm plan

The writer of a hit historical television drama has condemned as ‘insane’ a plan to build a windfarm at a wild Scottish moor used as a location for the series.

On test: three- to four-season walking boots

Is it possible to buy a pair of boots that will keep your feet happy all year round, even with a few winter ventures.

Ordnance Survey marks Wainwright's Pennine Journey on new maps

A long-distance trail based on a pre-war work by Alfred Wainwright has now appeared on the latest Ordnance Survey maps.

Aberdeen rescuers plan summer of events to mark 50th anniversary

A mountain rescue team that grew out of a collection of hillwalking club members and Territorial Army volunteers is celebrating its golden anniversary.

After 106 years of pledging duty to God, Scouts welcome atheist members

Britain’s Scouting movement will open its doors to atheist young people and adult leaders for the first time next year.

Aberdeen rescuers seek walkers to raise cash in 17-mile Cairngorms trek

Mountain rescuers have issued a challenge to walkers to tackle their annual fundraising trek. The Aberdeen & St John Mountain Rescue Association is...

Supporters' club takes control of long-distance Wainwright route

A new supporters’ club has been formed to promote a long-distance route first walked by Lakeland author Alfred Wainwright 74 years ago.

Wainwright fans hand over Pennine Journey route to new club

Aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright have passed on responsibility for a route following his first long-distance walk to a new group.

Five missing walkers found safe and well

Five walkers missing in the Scottish Highlands have been found safe and well. The men, from the Aberdeen area, were last seen two days ago setting ...

Scouts announce TV adventurer Bear Grylls reappointed as chief

Television adventurer Bear Grylls has been appointed head of the UK’s Scouting movement for a further three years.

Eiger North Face speed climber Ueli Steck joins Kendal festival trail-run

Fancy pitting yourself against the man who holds the world record for the fastest ascent of the imposing North Face of the Eiger.

brasher boot name to disappper as Berghaus rebranding looms

Pentland, owners brasher, has announced its boots will be rebranded under its other big outdoor name Berghaus.

Peak District rangers' grand gift enables health walk scheme to restart

Kind-hearted national park rangers have spread seasonal goodwill to a walkers’ service by donating a £1,000 prize to restart the scheme.

North Pennines Walking Festival opens with Wainwright theme

A walking festival kicks off this weekend in the northern reaches of the Pennines, with a Wainwright theme linked to his first ever long-distance walk.

£200,000 fundraising rescuer among group awarded Queen's medal

A rescue volunteer who raised almost £200,000 for a team was among those who received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps

How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Major search underway for five walkers missing in atrocious weather

A major search is underway for five walkers missing after setting out for the hills. A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from HMS Gannet has joined th...