Don’t Break The Bank

Some of the best experiences in life are free, but we shouldn’t take that for granted and we all need to help protect those things that we treasure. Whilst walking in the Cairngorms National Park (or any wild place for that matter), we can help protect the lochs...

River Ness Litter Pick 24 January 2024

10.00-12.00, Wednesday, 24th January 2024  Ness Islands, Inverness Marine Litter is one of the biggest challenges facing the environment, and with 80% of this litter coming from land the Upstream Battle Campaign looks to tackle it from #Source2Sea. This is an...

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...

Reporting Wildlife Crimes

Reporting crimes that you might come across when out walking, biking or boating.   It is, unfortunately, not uncommon now to come across different types of crime when out exploring with friends or family, or perhaps even on a school expedition.   For the purposes of...

Dumb Dumpers

Litter and fly-tipping is something we are all (unfortunately) getting used to seeing in Scotland, and the situation seems to be getting worse despite efforts to prevent it from happening.  It not only spoils our walks in the countryside or towns, but causes pollution...