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Trips to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Bus trips to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

How to explore the best of the rest of Scotland

16 Feb 2011

Edinburgh has culture, history, shops and sustenance, but there’s a whole country beyond to be explored and it would be a shame to limit a visit to Scotland to the capital alone. If you visit just one other part of the country, make it the Highlands…

Run to the Hills

Edinburgh's Pentland hills offers great walking and cycling

Routes for walking, cycling, wildlife, fishing and even skiing

16 Feb 2011

Easily accessible by car or public transport, the Pentland hills are enjoyed by thousands of visitors who come every year for the walking, cycling, wildlife, fishing and even skiing. There are information centres providing maps and visitors’ guides…

Faerie River

Walking in Scotland - Hillwalking safety measures

1 Mar 2009

Planning Many accidents result from poor preparation. Think through your day in terms of clothing, equipment and effort. Always take spare clothing, waterproof gear and a hat and gloves. Ensure you have enough food for the day, as well as drinks to…

Walking in Scotland - Mountains

Walking in Scotland - Mountains

1 Mar 2009

Scotland’s mountains are more than just bits of ground that have got above themselves; they are majestic. The Fort William Mountain Festival celebrates these haughty hills, finds Ren Deakin

Happy when it rains

Happy when it rains

27 Nov 2008

Going on holiday in Scotland? In the winter? Ach, you’ll have heard the jokes. You might have made some of them yourself. No, it probably won’t be that sunny. Or warm. However, as the pound plummets abroad and air fares shoot up, holidaying at home is…

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Bidean Nam Bian
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Climb Glencoe's highest mountain and be rewarded with stunning views of the area and a chance to spot local wildlife. No under 16s. Please come prepared for a day of climbing in the Scottish hills – i.e., bring waterproofs, walking boots, a change of clothes, a packed lunch and a drink. Booking is essential.
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23 Jun–18 Aug Sat 9am–6pm Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe
Orienteering Event
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12 Jun Jun 12, 5.30pm Macclesfield Forest, Macclesfield
Robert Wilson: Walking
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Artist and theatre director Robert Wilson, in collaboration with the visual artist Theun Mosk and theatre maker Boukje Schweigman, presents a series of sonic and visual installations, placed along a three-mile stretch of the Norfolk coastline, enabling guided persons to re-engage with the landscape. Not suitable for ages below 14.
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20 Aug–2 Sep From Aug 20, Mon–Sun 11am–3pm, ends Sep 2 Holkham Nature Reserve, Wells-next-the-Sea