Practical Guide When Around Lochs & Rivers

Many of us love being in and around water. In Scotland, we have a lot of it! We swim in it, boat on it, fish in it, play games in it and may be where we work.  Our dogs love it too!  With so many ways to make use of this precious natural resource, it goes without...

Protecting water & its wildlife in the Cairngorms

Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park – home to more than a quarter of the UK’s rare & endangered wildlife – talks about how being considerate & responsible when near, on or in the water in the Cairngorms, can help to...

Trails and Tales in the Cairngorms National Park

There are miles of paths and trails in the Cairngorms National Park to suit every ability, helping to enhance your family’s experience, and give nature the space it needs too. If you are planning a day out in the Cairngorms, you may want to find out more about...

Human waste: what to do when there’s no loo

Many of us will have been in the situation when out on a walk with the dog, with the family, hill-walking, mountain biking or out on a multi-day adventure, and you need to go to the toilet.  Nothing wrong with that, and is of course, not something we can stop...

Paths & Trails in the Cairngorms National Park

Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park – home to more than a quarter of the UK’s rare & endangered wildlife – talks about how choosing to utilise the huge network of made paths & trails can help to protect the special...

Be A Responsible Dog Owner

The outdoors is, of course, essential for dogs and their owners. In Scotland, you can walk your dog on most land as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and keep your dog under proper control. Outdoors with your dog Poorly controlled dogs are a serious...