In Your Element Blog
This is the place to find out what’s going on with In Your Element, Outdoor Experiences, Events, Staff and Company News.
In Your Element at Expo 26 & 27 April
Our new 'In Your Element' pop-up banners arrived today. Look out for them at #VisitScotExpo next Wednesday & Thursday where you'll find Mike, Natalie and Calum welcoming buyers fro around the...
TreeZone Loch Lomond Instructor Vacancies
We are hoping to recruit 2 instructors for our TreeZone Loch Lomond Course, Balloch. Applications: A CV with accompanying covering letter (outlining why you would be a great addition to the TreeZone...
New bike & canoe hire hub in Aviemore
In Your Element have recently taken over the pavillion building opposite TreeZone Aviemore, on the Rothiemurchus Estate. The new hire centre will offer both mountain bike hire and trailer or...
Easter Activities, Loch Ness
We've got some family-friendly Easter Activities on offer at St Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus during the Easter holidays. With Loch Ness as your backdrop this is a wonderful opportunity to have...
TreeZone Aviemore closed 24-28th April
It's that time of year when we need to do some maintenance checks around the Aviemore Course and in order to do so, the course will be closed for 5 days, from Monday 24th to Firday 28th April. Sorry...
Freelance Instructor Opportunities
Freelance Instructors Required As we continue to expand our business across Scotland, we need a bigger pool of Freelance Instructor to call upon. We need instructors who are based in the Highlands...
The business formerly known as Boots N Paddles
Since Boots N Paddles first arrived on the Highland activity scene in the mid-90's the company has continued to grow steadily to the point where it can now consider itself a national outdoor...
Mountain Biking in Scotland
Mountain biking is huge in Scotland, it's also pretty awesome. Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned trail rider, there are loads of places you can find out about what you need, where to...
Inverpolly: geology and history
Without doubt, Inverpolly is one of Scotland and the UK's last true wilderness areas. It's the name given to a large area of western Sutherland in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, north of...
Keeping in Touch Newsletter – December 2014
Our latest 'Keeping in Touch' Newsletter is now available to read online, just follow the link below: What's in it this month? - Treezone Loch Lomond - building work underway - New staff - WW...
Paddle Walking Munros
Scotland is pretty good when it comes to hills and mountains. We've got loads of them for a start, we've got easy ones, hard ones, short walks and epic adventures. We've got some of the most...
New John Muir book for schools
A graphic novel about the conservationist John Muir has been distributed to schools all over Scotland to spread the word about his legacy. The book, with illustrations by William Goldsmith, is...
The Affric Kintail Way
This looks like another great addition to the existing network of Scotland's long distance trails. The idea of developing the Affric Kintail Way is to promote an area of outstanding natural beauty...
Take on the West Highland Way & Great Glen Canoe Trail
Scotland's Great Trails If you're looking for an awesome challenge to test not only your stamina but also your mental resolve, then why not consider this 250km challenge. Raise for money for your...
Keeping in Touch Newsletter – January 2014
Our latest 'Keeping in Touch' Newsletter is now available to read online, just follow the link below: What's in it this month? - New Great Glen Canoe Trail scheduled shuttle service - A new team...
4 Essentials to Remember When Camping with Kids
Getting out into nature with the family is certainly one of the most unique bonding experiences on Earth. Not only do you get to spend a few solid days with your young ones but you’ll also teach...
Planning A Canoe Camping Expedition In Scotland
The Canadian Canoe - Your Perfect Travel Partner The open canoe is a remarkably versatile craft and it can open the door to a variety of great adventures. Load it up with the family and a picnic...
Great Glen Canoe Trail – Expedition Report
Tim Peal and Nikki Woodroffe recently undertook a charity challenge on the Great Glen Canoe Trail and this is how it went... In an effort to raise money for Cancer Research UK and The British Heart...
The River Spey
We know the River Spey pretty well give how important it is to our business, however, there's so much more to the River Spey that most people probably don't realise, and to be honest that I didn't...
Scottish Geo-parks: what are they?
Geoparks Come and explore Scotland's rocky foundations on its journey through time and around the world. See the remains of deserts, seas, volcanoes and glaciers, which have all left their mark on...
