by Calum Rogerson | Apr 8, 2023 | Activity ideas, Aviemore Cairngorms, Events
The Cairngorms National Park has some of the best biking in the world; gravel loops taking in spectacular scenery, climbs that make your legs burn, followed by swooping downhill single track that makes your heart sing…and sections of iconic routes, such as the...
by Calum Rogerson | Apr 5, 2023 | Aviemore Cairngorms, Events
Slowing down in nature can help take off the pressure. Find out about the science and research behind it all and why nature is so good for our mental health. Â Join Cath Wright from Highland Quietlife as she shares her personal challenges with mental health and how...
by Calum Rogerson | Apr 4, 2023 | Access, outdoor skills, Safety, Useful information
As the weather improves and the temptation to dip your toes in the water grows (ok it’s still pretty chilly and not for everyone), take a minute to consider the potential hazards of deep water. Â Even in the summer, the water can be really cold, you have strong...
by Calum Rogerson | Mar 23, 2023 | Activity ideas, Environment, Sustainability, Wellbeing, WIldlife & nature
It is a fact that our interaction with wild places has a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Whether you’ve had a really busy week at work, or have longer term health issues, getting out in wild and natural places on a regular basis will help...
by Calum Rogerson | Mar 21, 2023 | Activity ideas, Loch Ness, things to do, Useful information
We’re unfortunate not to have spied on Nessie ourselves but many have. With our guided Loch Ness Canoe Tours starting soon, you should really make sure you know what to look for if you’re planning to join us. Â VisitScotland have been good enough to pull...
by Calum Rogerson | Mar 21, 2023 | Environment, Events, Sustainability, Useful information, Wellbeing, Wilderness, WIldlife & nature
Happy International Day of Forests. Â As a nation, Scotland loves its forests, and we have plenty of them. We walk in them, camp in them, bike through them, forage in them, and work in them. Â Forests give us so much. They purify our water, clean the air, capture...
by Calum Rogerson | Mar 16, 2023 | Environment, Gear, Sustainability
As outdoorsy folk, we often spend a lot of our hard-earned cash on outdoor kit. The outdoor kit industry has grown from being just for serious adventurers to a huge fashion industry as well now. However, as we all know, the clothing and fashion industry is often...
by Calum Rogerson | Mar 16, 2023 | In Your Element stuff, Job vacancies, Loch Ness, Loch Tay
Due to stronger than expected bookings for the season ahead, we need another 2 multi-activity instructors. One to be based at each of the following locations: Loch Tay Inverness / Loch Ness Pay scales will be: Instructor £22.7k to £24k pro rata Lead instructor £24.5k...
by Calum Rogerson | Mar 14, 2023 | Environment, Loch Lomond, Nice to look at, Places of interest, WIldlife & nature
As you may already know, our canoe guides are out canoeing on Loch Long regularly from Easter to October, with visitors to the area. They love paddling on this awesome sea loch, partly because the surroundings are stunning but also because of the wildlife that they...
by Calum Rogerson | Mar 11, 2023 | Loch Ness, Places of interest, things to do, Useful information, WIldlife & nature
Have you got Inverness and Loch Ness in your sights this year? Planning a trip to find Nessie? Â The Inverness and Loch Ness area has so much to offer in addition to the obligatory Nessie-Spotting trip. Â Historical sights, stunning landscapes, film locations, folk...
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