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Canoe Across Scotland – a lovely customer review
"I have just returned from an IYE canoeing adventure from Fort William to Inverness, with seven friends. It was a fantastic experience: superbly organised and delivered by our guide Andy Russell and...
See Loch Ness From Your Armchair
Can you see Loch Ness from your house? You can now! Â Through the wonders of modern technology, you can sit back with a cuppa and see what's going on around Loch Ness using a number of handily-place...
Try Something New in 2023
If you are desperate to try something new this year, or think you have tried everything and are pretty sure there's nothing left to try, think again. There are so many things to do across Scotland...
Cairngorms Nature Festival 2023
The Cairngorms Nature Festival is a celebration of the fantastic natural heritage of the Cairngorms National Park, and it takes place every year in May. This year it runs from 12 – 21 May 2023 with...
25th April – Anzac (Biscuit) Day
It's the 25th April, also known as Anzac Day. Anzac Day was originally established to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign,...
12 Ways To Connect With Nature
Connecting with nature is vital for our mental and spiritual well-being. Connecting with nature might not always be through the obvious paths, like walking through a forest or having a picnic at the...
Watch Out for Invasive Species
Watch out for invasive species on your next adventure. Â Spring has sprung across Scotland and it's so great to see many of our favourites return for another year, whether it's the snowdrops in...
In Your Element at Visit Scotland Connect Event
Mike and Calum will be heading through to Aberdeen for a couple of days this week, to participate in this international tourism event. Â VisitScotland Connect 2023 will be taking place at the...
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,...
Reporting Wildlife Crimes
Reporting crimes that you might come across when out walking, biking or boating. Â It is, unfortunately, not uncommon now to come across different types of crime when out exploring with friends or...
Lovely Loch Lubnaig
Why Visit Loch Lubnaig? Well, Loch Lubnaig is a small but perfectly formed Scottish Loch, surrounded by tree-lined mountain slopes and can be found in the central Highlands. It's a popular...
Loch Lomond Water Safety Training
Water is everywhere in Scotland, and it is understandable why it draws so many of us to it, to play, swim, work, or experience it as visitors to the country. Despite the obvious attractions, it can...
Aviemore Bike Festival 2023
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...
Happy Tartan Day
Happy Tartan Day! Â If you've been part of one of our Highland Games events as part of a family gathering, wedding, or corporate event, you'll have seen our guys decked out in their kilts for the...
Tree Time
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...
Guide to Swimming in Deep Water
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 ...
A Canoe Experience for Everyone
Canoeing turns up in many shapes and forms. From gentle, relaxed outings on lovely flat lochs, playing games with friends (with the opportunity to get a bit wet perhaps!), or flying down a...
Big Paddle Clean Up 2023
The Big Paddle Clean Up 2023 Â A national paddle cleanup fortnight (from 27th May to 11 June) is being scheduled for the whole paddling community to get involved, actively protecting their local...
Well-Being In Wild Places
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,...
Nessie Hunter’s Need To Know
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...
