Outdoor Scotland Archives

Mountain Writing Competition

Stay home and put your passion for mountains into words with Mountaineering Scotland's annual Mountain Writing Competition, now open for entries.

Community

In This Together Scotland Gallery

We have seen some fantastic lockdown photographs from around Scotland. We wanted to share our favourite snapshots in a wee online gallery to boost morale!

Wildlife

Hypnotic Hen Harriers – Jim Crumley

Our nature expert Jim Crumley explores the beauty of Hen Harriers. These mesmerising birds of prey are under threat due to unnatural grouse moors...

Community

In This Together Scotland Gallery

We have seen some fantastic lockdown photographs from around Scotland. We wanted to share our favourite snapshots in a wee online gallery to boost morale!

Outdoor Scotland

Plotting A Route Back To The Hills

Mountaineering organisations across Scotland are busy planning the safest route back to the hills. As we approach the end of week eight in lockdown, the hill walking and climbing community told to ‘hold the line’.

Community

In This Together Scotland Gallery

We have seen some fantastic lockdown photographs from around Scotland. We wanted to share our favourite snapshots in a wee online gallery to boost morale!

Books

Discover Scotland’s Nature Writers

Scotland is known for her bonnie hills, lovely lochs and wonderful woodlands, therefore, it's no surprise we also have an array of talented nature writers. Christina Riley, founder of The Nature Library shares some of her favourites.

Outdoor Scotland

Online Family Foraging Course

Professional forager and herbalist, Rox Madeira, owner of Trossachs Wild Apothecary has launched a six month virtual ‘Little Alchemists Club’, for families to learn about edible and medicinal plants online.

Outdoor Scotland

The Scottish Seabird Centre Urgent Public Appeal

Television nature experts Chris Packham and Simon King issue urgent public appeal to help the Scottish Seabird Centre raise essential funds to secure its future.