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.   VisitScotland Connect 2023 will be taking place at the P&J Live Aberdeen on April 19-20, 2023. VisitScotland is focused on...

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, then there is definitely a wrong way and right way...

Reporting Wildlife Crimes

Reporting crimes that you might come across when out walking, biking or boating.   It is, unfortunately, not uncommon now to come across different types of crime when out exploring with friends or family, or perhaps even on a school expedition.   For the purposes of...

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 destination for holiday makers, outdoor enthusiasts including paddlers,...

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 be dangerous if not treated with the respect it deserves.   In...

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 makes your heart sing…and sections of iconic routes, such as the...

Happy Tartan Day

Happy Tartan Day!   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 occasion. You may well have had your own kilt on that day...

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.   Join Cath Wright from Highland Quietlife as she shares her personal challenges with mental health and how...

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.   Even in the summer, the water can be really cold, you have strong...

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 fast-flowing river on a multi-day expedition. There are canoeing experiences to...