Outdoor Scotland Archives

By A Cat’s Whisker – Jim Crumley

Jim Crumley discusses the Scottish wildcat extinction risk. Unless something radical is done to save them, they will soon come to the end of their nine lives.

Wildlife

Greylag Geese: Our Arctic Ambassadors

As the colours of Autumn develop in the woods and fields around us, Jim Crumley looks back at one of his most sacred memories of nature at this time of year… […]

Outdoor Scotland

A Wee Shetland Adventure – Mareel

We take a trip to Mareel, Shetland's multi-purpose entertainment venue located on the waterfront of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland.

Big Adventures

Walking In Shetland

Let's focus on Shetland and explore this archipelago by foot, following the many core walking routes - from natural trails to constructed paths.

Islands

A Wee Adventure To Cramond Island

Fancy a break from Edinburgh city sights and want to try something new – why don’t you visit Cramond Island? This little island has lots of histoy!

Wildlife

Under The Oak Tree – Jim Crumley

Jim Crumley discovers that by sitting still under an oak tree in a seemingly deserted wood can you see it come alive with all kinds of wonder.

Outdoor Scotland

Five Strangest Glasgow Facts

Think you know everything there is to know about the pride of the Clyde? Here are five strange facts you might not know about Glasgow.

Biking Trails

Delicious New Foraged Ice Cream Flavours On Cycle Route

Achray Farm, a popular family farm in the Trossachs, is offering unique foraged ice cream flavours to walkers & cyclists. Enjoy elderflower, meadowsweet, fresh mint, and more.

Outdoor Scotland

Foraging Fortnight 2020 Programme

Foraging Fortnight reveals its first ever virtual event programme! From cookery workshops to Orcadian music and foraged beer, this is not one to miss!