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...

Where to Paddle Your Canoe

So where can you paddle your canoe? Although the list of canoeing possibilities is almost endless, the following are some of our favourites. You could also have a look at the Scottish Canoe Routes website for inspiration, which is designed to give the newcomer a taste...

Guided Canoe Experiences on Loch Ness

The Great Glen Ways The Great Glen Canoe Trail and Great Glen Way are two long-distance trails that many people tackle every year, with facilities available for walkers, bikers and paddlers along the way.  You can walk or bike the Great Glen Way or jump in canoe or...

Access Advice in the Cairngorms National Park

You can help keep the Cairngorms National Park a special place by enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Please follow all on site signage, advice from rangers and estate staff, and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Furthermore, there is lots of information about all...

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...