In my last article I wrote about clegs. And in the article before that, I wrote about ticks.  Given this latest article’s subject matter, some might accuse me (not unreasonably!) of being obsessed wit...

Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is running the eighth annual Great Scottish Squirrel Survey next week, and everyone can get involved Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is calling on the public ...

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Following the extensive wildfire in Abernethy Forest and around Ryvoan this summer, access restrictions have been in place over a usually popular area for walkers and mountain bikers during the clear ...

Search the Walkhighlands database of 2,122 detailed walk routes, covering all areas of Scotland.

How linguistic evolution is as messy as it is joyful

A new national strategy aims to restore wildcats to a level where they are thriving and expanding in Scotland. Wildcat (Photo: © Saving Wildcats) The wildcat is one of Scotland’s most elusive ca...

This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...

This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but it's been widely reported that the ferry...

As we all know, reindeer are truly beautiful animals. Herds running through deep snow, keeping pace with one another, crossing burns in such a fast paced grace. The sounds of their clicking heels and ...

Early September until 20th October is the busiest time of year for red deer stag shooting (stalking) across many of Scotland's hills and mountains. NatureScot is encouraging hill-goers to check stalki...

Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music who was also much cherished for her philanthropy, has died aged 80. Her death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram. Continue reading...

Walkers are being asked to unite to challenge attempts to close Glen Lyon hills this autumn. Ramblers Scotland has today launched a petition to challenge a Perthshire estate's controversial 2-month ba...

Ramblers Scotland is campaigning for walkers’ right to enjoy 4 popular Munros in Glen Lyon, one of Scotland's most beautiful glens.

Ramblers Scotland has had a long-running dispute with North Chesthill Estate - they are hoping a new petition will bring an end to the debate.

Details on the reopening of the Ski Road from Aviemore to Cairngorm Mountain, including an interactive map.

Well, July has been a MONTH! At the start of the month, harness training for our male reindeer was well under way and there was still some really scruffy males around. The antler growth that we have h...

The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain's only free-ranging herd of reindeer found in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. These tame and friendly animals are a joy to all who come and see…