Galleries
Your Spring Showcase
The weather this year has resulted in some incredible scenes across Scotland, which you've been sharing on social media. We've collected our favourites for a spectacular spring showcase! Take a look.
All Outdoor Scotland Posts
Outdoor Scotland
Following In the Footsteps of Nan Shepherd
Follow Elise Wortley who runs Woman With Altitude as she retraces the footsteps of trailblazing 1940s mountaineer Nan Shepherd.
Jim Crumley
A Flash Of Kingfisher – Jim Crumley
Even a three-second sighting of the magical Kingfisher is precious, but hungry for more, Jim Crumley follows the clues upriver...
Authors
111 Places You Shouldn’t Miss With Gillian Tait!
We chat to Gillian Tait, author of 111 Places In Fife That You Shouldn’t Miss – a series of guides for locals and experienced travellers alike.
Wildlife
Protecting A Pioneer – Jim Crumley
Jim recalls guarding the first osprey nest in Stirlingshire armed only with a torch and loud-hailer – and being rewarded with many magical sights.
Facts
Five Fascinating Facts – Gannets
Scotland is famous for its gannet population. Gannets can be spotted in colonies across the country, mainly on coastal cliffs and remote islands.
Outdoor Scotland
COVID-19 Mountain Safety Guidance!
Mountaineering Scotland issues its latest advice for walkers, climbers and skiers on keeping it safe in the hills this winter.
Wildlife
Domain Of Our Winter Wren
Jim Crumley investigates how can the tiny winter wren – social yet territorial – presume to look down upon a golden eagle in the Cairngorms.
Community
Wonderful Winter Gallery
There's nothing better than a spectacular cold snap. You've shared with us some incredible wintry scenes from across Scotland this year and we've collated a glittering gallery for you.
Wildlife
The Riddle Of Gannets – Jim Crumley
Jim Crumley ponders why a trio of sea-going young gannets are on the wing so far from their natural habitat.
