On Wednesday 12th October a kayaker was dramatically winched to safety in challenging white water conditions. The HM Coastguard helicopter from Inverness set off after Aberdeen Coastguard received a report around 6pm saying that a man was in difficulty and […]
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GORDON Jackson is walking 500 miles –just like the well-known refrain in the hit single by The Proclaimers – to raise money for and awareness of a debilitating condition which affects 250,000 people in the UK. The 51-year-old Scot is
Newcomers were victorious in the Three Peaks Race, which was staged for the first time in 18 months. Garry Greenhow took first place and Rose Mather was fastest in the event, which involves completing a 37.4km (23.24-mile) course with 1,609m
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COVID-19 has dramatically changed every aspect of our lifestyles, from work and socialising to travel and leisure activities. The travel industry, like other industries, is constantly trying to adapt to new restrictions. However, there is light at the end of
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Summer has been slow to arrive in the Scottish hills mountain experts are warning. While the bank holiday weekend is forecasted to pick up, the hills are more spring like so hikers are being advised to be prepared. Mountaineering Scotland
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