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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.

Writers join campaign to stop 'a windfarm too far'

Two leading outdoors writers have thrown their weight behind a campaign to stop a windfarm being built 400m outside a national park.

Lomond authority denies camping ban will be extended

A national park boss has denied claims a camping ban will be imposed on further areas after bylaws came into force this year that leave outdoor enthusiasts facing a £500 fine if they pitch their tents .

Mountain body upbeat on safety as incidents drop to 30-year low

The number of mountain rescue incidents in Scotland has fallen to a 30-year-low, according to the representative body for climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers.

Walkers urged to enjoy short walks on long trails

Walkers are being encouraged to use Scotland’s long-distance path network for short trips. Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson pulled on his w...

Everest summit joy for the man who fell 1,000ft and lived

The climber who survived a 1,000ft fall from a peak in the western Highlands in January has successfully summited Everest.

Jez Bragg bags Fellsman crown with record win

Record breaking ultra runner Jez Bragg is the new king of the Dales fells with an emphatic victory in one of Britain's toughest events.

Scottish watershed walks spark debate

Peter Wright's book of his Scottish watershed walk has prompted debate among the hillwalking community .

New rescue team will serve island walkers and climbers

The first new mountain rescue team to be established in Scotland for 11 years is hoping to get official recognition soon.

Winter sunshine guides offer escape from autumn gloom

As autumnal gloom and early darkness envelop Britain, and the Met Office dashes hopes of widespread early snowfall, walkers could be forgiven for letting their thoughts wander to sunnier destinations.

Police appeal for help to solve West Highland Way gear mystery

Police are appealing for the public’s help after mystery camping gear was found on Scotland’s most popular long-distance path.

Marines help blind Scott's charity Nevis ascent

A blind walker was helped to the top of Britain’s highest mountain by a group of Royal Marines. Scott Cunningham and his guide dog Travis were as...

Isles at the Edge of the Sea

Author Jonny Muir goes island hopping and peakbagging in an eventful tour of the Hebrides...

New boat service offers Lomond munrobaggers a watery start

Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro can now start their journey by train and boat. A new timetabled waterbus service across Loch ...

£500 fines loom for wild campers on West Highland Way

Walkers on the West Highland Way face fines of up to £500 if they are found wild camping on a 10-mile stretch of the route.

Police raid estate after golden eagle poisoned

Police have raided a Highland estate after a golden eagle was poisoned by an illegal pesticide. Grampian Police and officers from the Scottish Gove...