25th April – Anzac (Biscuit) Day

It’s the 25th April, also known as Anzac Day. Anzac Day was originally established to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War (1914–1918). To...

12 Ways To Connect With Nature

Connecting with nature is vital for our mental and spiritual well-being. Connecting with nature might not always be through the obvious paths, like walking through a forest or having a picnic at the beach.  There are so many other (less-obvious) ways you can enhance...

Watch Out for Invasive Species

Watch out for invasive species on your next adventure.   Spring has sprung across Scotland and it’s so great to see many of our favourites return for another year, whether it’s the snowdrops in February, the daffodils in March or the bluebells in May, they...

In Your Element at Visit Scotland Connect Event

Mike and Calum will be heading through to Aberdeen for a couple of days this week, to participate in this international tourism event.   VisitScotland Connect 2023 will be taking place at the P&J Live Aberdeen on April 19-20, 2023. VisitScotland is focused on...

What to do if you need a poo in the outdoors!

We’re not talking about that moment after your second cup of strong coffee in the morning while reading the paper at home!  No, if you’re out exploring Scotland’s wilder areas and you feel the urge, then there is definitely a wrong way and right way...