The Ledge Climbing Gym, Inverness

You may have heard about Inverness’s new climbing centre, but if not, read on. The Highland’s largest climbing gym and a National Bouldering and Performance Centre has been built on the foundations of community, inclusivity and positivity. It was built to be...

Loch & Land Festival – Inverness & Loch Ness

This October, we are thrilled to be involved in the very first Loch and Land Festival showcasing the awesome activities that can be enjoyed year round around Inverness and Loch Ness! Inverness and Loch Ness are a central Highland hub and launchpad to many adventures...

Walking Your Dog in National Parks

The UK’s 15 National Parks are great places to exercise your dog – and responsible dog-walkers are welcome! From moorland to canal towpaths, bracing coastal walks to mountain peaks and many gentler walks in between, we have a whole range of landscapes for you and your...

Whitewater Sledging, Aviemore – 8th July

Our first river sledging session of the summer is closing in. Based on the awesome River Feshie, near Aviemore this is a very exciting activity for anyone 14 years old and above, and who can swim. With wave surfing, cliff jumps and rapid-running, your faces will be...

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 For Life Update and more. So, grab a coffee and have a...

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 responsibly, in order to both aid your enjoyment of...

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 can, wild-camping is a great way of doing just that. We can all...

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 nature calls in the great outdoors, & accordingly...

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 have access to the things you are used to at home – lights, a...