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In Your Element Newsletter – Summer 2024
In Your Element Newsletter - Summer 2024. We've got lots to tell you about in our latest newsletter: New Isle of Skye Expedition, Staff Training and Development; E-Bike Tours; Highland Games, Trees...
Fires & Gas Stoves in the Cairngorms National Park; Making the Responsible Choice
Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park - home to more than a quarter of the UK's rare & endangered wildlife - talks about using a gas stove as the responsible & safer...
Responsible Wild Camping 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 things to consider when looking to wild camp...
Being Closer to Nature
Being close to nature makes us feel good, helps us heal, experience new things and can push us out of our comfort zone (in a good way). To really immerse yourself in nature and get as close as you...
Responsible Toileting 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 what to know, & where & how to go when...
How to Wild Camp Responsibly
Whether you are new to wild camping or a seasoned-pro, we all need to think about the same things when planning (and undertaking) a camping trip in a wild location. In wild locations, you won't...
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...
In Your Element Launches New Website
Very exciting news for us all at In Your Element and TreeZone. Having totally revamped our website over the last few months, the day of reckoning arrived this week. Our new website (launched on...
New E-Bikes For Hire At Aviemore
Breaking News: We Have E-Bikes for Hire!! Yes, we do! We have a small fleet of nice shiny new e-bikes now available to hire from our Aviemore Bike Hire Hub, based at Inverdruie. Techy bit for those...
Ex-Hire Bikes for Sale – Aviemore
We have a range of well-maintained ex-hire mountain bikes for sale, making way for some new bikes coming in for the season ahead. They are all hardtail bikes (Trek and Marin) and are great value...
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...
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...
Great Glen Canoe & Kayak Trail 360
Great Glen 360 Degrees Maybe you’ve heard of the Great Glen Canoe Trail, maybe you’ve paddled it, or maybe you’ve driven through the Great Glen from Inverness to Fort William and wondered what it...
Where To Kayak In Scotland
So, where should you go? Ultimately, the decision about where to go will be yours depending on your level of competence, experience, and objectives, however, here are a few ideas for you to...
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...
Where to Paddle A Canoe in Scotland
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...