Find the weather

If you’re into the outdoors and need to know when to avoid the wind or indeed if you’re actively looking for windy conditions, then this website could be what you’re looking for.  XCWeather.co.uk provides up to date weather conditions, but in...

24hr canoe challenge

Our very own Mike (Dunthorne) has just volunteered to step-in as a last minute replacement for a rather onerous challenge.  Mike will join Chris Ostler and attempt to paddle the full 96km of the Great Glen Canoe Trail, non-stop within 24 hours!!  Why would any sane...

Love an Islabike

This is for all you parents out there with wee ones growing into big ones that are just desperate to get on a bike. I’m a parent of 5-year old, into everything, twins who just love what the outdoors has to offer. While researching how to get them started on a...

Keeping in Touch

Our latest newsletter for Summer 2012 is now available. In this issue: – The Segways have arrived – Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society take on the Spey – ‘Fiona Outdoors’ joins us on the Great Glen – Boots N Paddles join...

Hillwalking and stalking

With ever increasing numbers of people heading for the hills and mountains of Scotland to enjoy what the landscape has to offer, it’s important to remember that walkers aren’t the only people that make use of the land.  For many it provides a livelihood...