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Highlands of Scotland
The Highlands of Scotland may be a relatively small area, but it’s big on history, landscape, culture and weather! It’s also a great backdrop for year-round outdoor activities of all kinds.
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Isle of Mull wildlife watching is amongst the best in Britain
The wonderful inner Hebridean island of Mull has to be one of my favourite Scottish islands – an almost purpose-made location for enjoying birds of prey, otters and wildlife walks.
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Do you get avalanches in Scotland?
Avalanches occur every winter in the Highlands of Scotland, which surprises not only tourists but also some hikers and skiers.
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Do you get wildfires in Scotland?
Scotland does indeed get wildfires, and there is an increasing need amongst visitors to prevent these and forest fires.
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Great walks near Aviemore
Aviemore has a variety of great walks nearby, offering family-friendly and circular hiking trails in some of the country’s most impressive scenery.
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The Burma Road Aviemore: a wild, steep XC ride
The Burma Road near Aviemore is a long, varied loop through classic Cairngorms scenery. Brace yourself for the big climb and descent!
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Ben Macdui: a big summit with big stories
High elevation, reasonable walking difficulty and handy parking make Ben Macdui one of the most rewarding summits in the Cairngorms.
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Cairngorms MTB routes
Discover the wealth of mountain biking / MTB routes in the Cairngorms National Park.
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Cairngorms Guide
Handy info for visitors to the northern Cairngorms National Park, from Malcolm O’Reilly of locally-based Arc Guiding
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Winter hill walking in Scotland
Learn about hill walking on Britain’s winter mountains and the challenge of bagging Scotland’s frozen summits.
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The Cairngorm Mountain Railway
This page provides an unofficial update on access arrangements and current status of the Cairngorm Funicular (‘Mountain Railway’)
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Canoeing and sea kayaking in Scotland’s wild waters
Explore the natural world sea kayaking and canoeing in Scotland.
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The best mountain bike/MTB trails in Scotland
Scotland has some awesome mountain bike/MTB trails – here’s a rundown of the main ones
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Wildlife in Scotland: A Beginner’s Guide
Scotland is one of the best places in Britain for wildlife.
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Hiking in Scotland, an ancient land of challenge and stories
Hiking and walking are great ways to discover the unique landscapes of Scotland – including the world-famous Scottish Highlands.
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Covid19 in the Scottish Highlands
Find out about how Arc Guiding is responding to Coronavirus in the Scottish Highlands
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Birdwatching near Aviemore (Cairngorms)
Birdwatching hotspots near Aviemore and the northern Cairngorms, plus recent sightings from Malcolm O’Reilly.
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Preventing tick bites, and what to do if you get one
Tick season in Scotland means preventing bites, prompt removal and careful treatment to reduce risk of Lyme disease.
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Guiding in Scotland: home of adventure and wildlife
Scotland is an amazing place for adventure activities and wildlife-watching. The reasons why it’s so good are also the reasons why booking a good guide is a smart move. Scottish adventures and wildlife With some of the most spectacular and varied landscape in Britain, coupled with an extremely complex coastline and unpredictable weather patterns, many…
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Scotland Mountain Biking: Rides and Skills tips
Mountain biking in Scotland: where to ride and MTB gear and technique tips.
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Raptors, wildflowers, otter and more on the Ardgour peninsula
Trip report of a bespoke autumn wildlife trip in Ardgour, on the west coast of Scotland.
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Scotland ski touring: bold backcountry
Ski touring in Scotland is all about wild backcountry, changeable weather and hunting the snow.
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Mountain biking the Cougie Loop
The ‘Cougie Loop’ makes an interesting (if boggy) mountain bike route, above one of the most spectacular glens in Scotland.
