Outdoor Scotland Archives

Secret Lives Of Badgers – Jim Crumley

Uncovering the habits of these elusive, nocturnal creatures takes a great deal of patience and intimacy with nature. Jim Crumley learns new things about badgers.

Outdoor Scotland

Weather Warning For Mountaineers

Mountaineering Scotland warns that extreme weather conditions over Scotland’s mountains look set to continue through the weekend and into next week, and great care will need to be taken by anyone accessing the hills.

Outdoor Scotland

Rewilding Scotland – Results

Should an apex predator be reintroduced to Scotland? The topic of “rewilding” is a subject of much debate in this country – especially on the matter of reintroduction of long-lost […]

Outdoor Scotland

Best Sunset Spots Scotland

Scotland’s scenery makes it one of the most beautiful places in the world to watch the sun go down – be that behind a mountain, a distant island or the hazy horizon of the coast. We show you our favourites and ask you to share yours!

White-tailed eagle also known as Sea Eagles

Facts

Fascinating Facts – Sea Eagles

Sea eagles or the white-tailed eagle is an exciting spot off the west coast of Scotland. Discover more about this rare bird...

Outdoor Scotland

Your 3-Step Guide To Winter Safety

Mountaineering Scotland remind walkers as the weather turns it's important to be ready for anything. Here's our winter guide to keeping safe in the hills.

Walks

5 Foodie Fantastic Walks For This New Year!

Give these five walks a go in 2022 and enjoy delicious food and drink stop-offs along the way...

Outdoor Scotland

Wildlife Photography Tips – L.Campbell

Our wildlife photographer, Laurie Campbell, shares some of his top photography tips for capturing that perfect wildlife image.

Wildlife

Stories In The Snow – Pinewood Poetry

Jim Crumley takes you a wander through his winter wonderland with this short series of recalled adventures in the snow. Here, he shares a poem he wrote whilst filming in the Cairngorms.