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May activities
This is the last month of spring in the northern hemisphere – days are getting longer and the is weather is generally improving. During April, we may have had the last big snow showers, and there might still be snow patches high on the mountains. Birds will be well into nesting and the hiking and biking trails are looking great. It’s still cold on the water though, but things will get warmer during June.
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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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Snow bunting: standout songbird
The snow bunting is a small bird which thrives in polar regions and displays a striking colour change from winter to summer.
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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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Sea kayak features (inc P&H Scorpio mini-review)
When it comes to choosing a great plastic sea kayak, the P&H Scorpio has all the features you’ll need for proper sea-going adventures.
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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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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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Bird Identification Basics
Correct identification of bird species depends on a variety of personal skills, equipment and environmental factors.
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Capercaillie: Scotland’s rare ‘horse of the forest’
Learn about Scotland’s spectacular Capercaillie and why you shouldn’t try to spot one in the Cairngorms.
