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Police seek public's help after golden eagle found poisoned

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a golden eagle was poisoned on the west coast of Scotland.

Police name man whose body was found by walker in Highlands

Police have named the man whose remains were found near the West Highland Way last month. The body of Victor Bell, 43, of York, was found by a walk...

Three new long-distance routes boost Scotland's trail tally

Scotland has three new long-distance leisure routes, bringing its tally of trails to 23. The Great Glen Canoe Trail will allow paddlers to travel b...

Farm boss admits poison offence after eagle body find

A farm manager has pleaded guilty to possessing a highly toxic pesticide that has been banned in the UK for 11 years.

Salmond will launch writer McNeish's Scottish National Trail

One of the country’s leading outdoors writers and broadcasters revealed he will be working with the BBC this year to film a project that will follow a route from Scotland’s border to its north-west extremity.

Gold mine company claims platinum find near West Highland Way

The company reopening a gold mine in a Scottish national park says it has found traces of platinum at a site close by.

Snow and ice may make a return, say forecasters, but hedge their bets

Winter climbers and outdoor enthusiasts hoping for a return to freezing conditions in February may be in luck, forecasters said.

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.

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...

Colin completes 600-mile watershed route in 30 days

An ultrarunner has completed a remarkable 30-day run along Scotland’s watershed. Colin Meek completed the 600-mile (966km) route, which began on ...

Body found by walker in Highland woods

A body was found by a walker in woods in the Highlands. The remains, which were decomposed, were found on Saturday by a walker close to the main A8...

Tube-style munro map will help rescuers and John Muir Trust

An ex-geography teacher has produced a unique new map of Scotland’s 3,000ft mountains. Peter Burgess’s innovative MunrOverground is a represent...

Police and park wardens repeat blitz on Lomond anti-social behaviour

Police and national park rangers launched a blitz on anti-social behaviour along part of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail.

Online guide launched to UK's 'toughest long-distance trail'

A website to guide walkers along one of Britain’s most challenging long-distance trails has been set up.

National park goldmine will go ahead after cash pledges by developer

National park bosses have given the go-ahead for Scotland’s only working gold mine after cash pledges from the developers.

Injured walker and mountain biker rescued in separate incidents

A man was airlifted from a hill after injuring his leg in a slip. The 69-year-old was descending Dumgoyne in the Campsie Fells north of Glasgow whe...