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John Davidson, writer and editor of the Active Outdoors series in the Inverness Courier and Highland News & Media group, takes a look at life in the outdoors from his base in the Highlands of Scotland. Inspiration, advice and hopefully some fun as we chat to guests and see the benefits of enjoying being active outdoors.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Active Outdoors podcast

Active Outdoors interview: Tim Hamlet of Assynt mountain rescue team

2023/06/08

The Assynt mountain rescue team covers a huge geographical area incorporating all of Sutherland and Caithness. I spent a day

Ross Brannigan on his book Running Adventures Scotland

2022/05/09

In this new episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson speaks to Scottish author Ross Brannigan after the official

River City star Iain Robertson on his BBC Scotland show ‘Iain Robertson Rambles’ and a family walk in Rosehall Forest in Sutherland

2022/01/09

River City star and Bafta-winning actor Iain Robertson shares his passion for the outdoors in conversation with John Davidson in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast.

Running the Speyside Way extension from Aviemore to Newtonmore

2021/12/12

In the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson is running the newest section of the Speyside Way - the 20-mile stretch from Aviemore to Newtonmore.

The Strathdearn in Tomatin and Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

2021/10/17

In this latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, John Davidson is in conversation with Duncan Bryden, a former chief executive of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, about a project to breathe life into a Highland village close to the park.

The first Torvean Parkrun in Inverness and the Etape Loch Ness

2021/08/30

What a weekend! More than 350 people took part in the new Torvean Parkrun at a brand new park in

Etape Loch Ness 2021 preview

2021/08/20

John Davidson is in conversation with event director Malcolm Sutherland ahead of the weekend's Etape Loch Ness cycle event taking place in Inverness and around the world-famous loch.

Episode Four: Bikepacking the Moray Way, including parts of the Speyside Way, Moray Coast Trail and Dava Way

2021/07/25

Recorded en route, the team of five riders talk about the reasons behind the trip, the fall and rise of Aviemore's famous Mountain Cafe - now the Bothy Bakery in Grantown - and how to plan the best adventures from your door.

Episode Three: Lossiemouth woman’s e-bike bid for once-in-a-lifetime climb of Ben Rinnes

2021/05/31

In our latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast, Karen Cox is in conversation with John Davidson about her challenge to ride to the top of the 841m Ben Rinnes in Moray, despite suffering from a number of disabilities that make balance and muscle control difficult for her.

Episode Two: Kayaking, Cairngorms and more

2021/04/25

Join us for episode two of the Active Outdoors podcast, when John Davidson goes sea kayaking at Cromarty with Explore Highland, talks to Cairngorms National Park Authority chief executive Grant Moir and heads high on the Great Glen Way.