Outdoor Scotland Archives

Five Fascinating Facts – Wildcats

Discover some interesting facts about the elusive Scottish wildcat that is being reintroduced to Scotland to save it from the brink of extinction.

Outdoor Scotland

North Coast 500: Is Scotland’s Route 66 Damaging The Highlands?

The North Coast 500 launched in 2015, and has become a bucket list destination with tourists. But is it doing more harm than good to locals?

Edinburgh

Scotland’s first inland surf resort opens near Edinburgh

Europe’s largest wave pool has opened in Scotland! Lost Shore Surf Resort is already making big waves as Scotland's first inland surf resort.

Outdoor Scotland

Scottish Winter Words!

There are so many word and phrases to describe Scottish weather, especially when it's cold, damp and wet... what a surprise. We've pulled together some of our favourite most commonly used Scottish winter words.

Outdoor Scotland

Scotland’s Top 10 Winter Walks For Foodies

Winter doesn’t mean saying goodbye to the great outdoors. Crisp, quiet days are perfect for exploring with the promise of warm food and a cosy room at the end.

Community

Our first Munro of the Month guide – Meall Dearg

Featured in our November 2024 issue, The Scots Magazine Editor, Robert Wight, pens the first part of our superb new hillwalking series, taking on a challenging Glen Coe Munro. Top […]

Outdoor Scotland

We Have A Go On Scotland’s First-ever Alpine Coaster!

Scotland's first Alpine Coaster has opened at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre and we went along for a ride!

Outdoor Scotland

The Best Scottish Castles To Visit This Autumn

Scotland counters the gloom of autumn with an explosion of colour that set off our ruins perfectly. Here are some of the best castles in Scotland to visit this autumn.