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International Day of Forests

International Day of Forests

Happy International Day of Forests.   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.  ...

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Sustainable Outdoor Equipment Brands

Sustainable Outdoor Equipment Brands

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....

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Exploring Loch Long, Argyll

Exploring Loch Long, Argyll

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...

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Things To Do Around Inverness and Loch Ness

Things To Do Around Inverness and Loch Ness

Have you got Inverness and Loch Ness in your sights this year? Planning a trip to find Nessie?   The Inverness and Loch Ness area has so much to offer in addition to the obligatory Nessie-Spotting...

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Dumb Dumpers

Dumb Dumpers

Litter and fly-tipping is something we are all (unfortunately) getting used to seeing in Scotland, and the situation seems to be getting worse despite efforts to prevent it from happening.  It not...

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Who are you calling a numpty-bawbag?

Who are you calling a numpty-bawbag?

So, you've booked your holiday for 2023 and decided to visit Scotland. You've worked out where you're going and what you're going to do. You've got your midge net packed and your wellies.   Only one...

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River Spey Canoe Expeditions 2023

River Spey Canoe Expeditions 2023

Looking for an adventure this year in the awesome Spey Valley?   Join a small, guided group of adventurers on this 4-day canoe journey down the River Spey to the coast, wild-camping by the river...

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Where To Camp in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Where To Camp in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Like many others, you may be starting to plan a visit to Scotland for a camping trip as the weather warms up (i.e. above 0 Degrees if you live in Scotland!!).   There are some awesome places to camp...

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How Big Is Loch Ness???

How Big Is Loch Ness???

You may know this already, but there's a lot of water in Scotland.  Perhaps the most iconic of all Scotland's bodies of water, Loch Ness, is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after...

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How To Take Care When Watching Wildlife

How To Take Care When Watching Wildlife

Spring has sprung again and with it, returns lots of wild birds and animals that have been in hiding from the cold or sunning themselves in warmer climes for a few months.   It's great that there is...

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The World’s First UNESCO Trail – Scotland

The World’s First UNESCO Trail – Scotland

Did you know that Scotland has the world's first UNESCO trail?   The list of World Heritage sites, geoparks, cities, and biospheres illustrate the diversity and beauty of Scotland’s landscape and...

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Visiting The Cairngorms With Your Dog

Visiting The Cairngorms With Your Dog

We all love to take our dogs with us on our adventures, but as a responsible dog-owner, you need to bear in mind the impact that your dog can have if left to its own devices.   From worrying...

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Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Campaign

Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Campaign

For locals and visitors to the Cairngorms, who not only enjoy being out and about exploring the National Park but also the wonderful fresh air, the views, and wildlife to entice us out.  What better...

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Being A Good Visitor

Being A Good Visitor

As the tourist season approaches again we can't wait to welcome customers as our activity programme gains momentum, coming out of the winter months.   With lots of people expected to visit...

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Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 – Update

Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 – Update

Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 - I'm afraid we didn't win it this year. However, congratulations must go to this year's deserved winners, Wild Discovery as 'Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience...

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Nurture Your Need For Adventure

Nurture Your Need For Adventure

We all know that being outdoors, and enjoying yourselves responsibly is good for the soul, your health, and well-being.  But don't just take our word for it.   Wild Scotland can offer you some...

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Must Have Coffee Gadgets For The Outdoors

Must Have Coffee Gadgets For The Outdoors

Lots of us like coffee and it's hard to beat a good cup of coffee if you're out and about on mini-adventures when you have an awesome view to accompany the smell & taste of a fresh coffee.   So,...

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Scottish Tourism Thistle Awards 2022/2023

Just in case you have forgotten, In Your Element is a Scottish Thistle Awards Finalist in the category of 'Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience' (Highland Region).   One week from today, some of us...

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Do The Ride Thing

Do The Ride Thing

New bike for Christmas perhaps? Or, "I must get out more on my bike in 2023."   Either way, there's no harm in us all reminding ourselves how to 'Do the Ride thing' when we hit the trails. With more...

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