In Your Element Blog

Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park - home to more than a quarter of the UK's rare & endangered wildlife - talks about what to know, & where & how to go when...

Whether you are new to wild camping or a seasoned-pro, we all need to think about the same things when planning (and undertaking) a camping trip in a wild location.  In wild locations, you won't...

Many of us love being in and around water. In Scotland, we have a lot of it! We swim in it, boat on it, fish in it, play games in it and may be where we work.  Our dogs love it too!  With so many...

Breaking News: We Have E-Bikes for Hire!! Yes, we do! We have a small fleet of nice shiny new e-bikes now available to hire from our Aviemore Bike Hire Hub, based at Inverdruie. Techy bit for those...

We have a range of well-maintained ex-hire mountain bikes for sale, making way for some new bikes coming in for the season ahead. They are all hardtail bikes (Trek and Marin) and are great value...

Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park - home to more than a quarter of the UK's rare & endangered wildlife - talks about how being considerate & responsible when...

There are miles of paths and trails in the Cairngorms National Park to suit every ability, helping to enhance your family's experience, and give nature the space it needs too. If you are planning a...

Great Glen 360 Degrees Maybe you’ve heard of the Great Glen Canoe Trail, maybe you’ve paddled it, or maybe you’ve driven through the Great Glen from Inverness to Fort William and wondered what it...

Many of us will have been in the situation when out on a walk with the dog, with the family, hill-walking, mountain biking or out on a multi-day adventure, and you need to go to the toilet.  Nothing...

So where can you paddle your canoe? Although the list of canoeing possibilities is almost endless, the following are some of our favourites. You could also have a look at the Scottish Canoe Routes...

The Great Glen Ways The Great Glen Canoe Trail and Great Glen Way are two long-distance trails that many people tackle every year, with facilities available for walkers, bikers and paddlers along...

You can help keep the Cairngorms National Park a special place by enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Please follow all on site signage, advice from rangers and estate staff, and the Scottish Outdoor...

Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park - home to more than a quarter of the UK's rare & endangered wildlife - talks about how choosing to utilise the huge network of made...

The outdoors is, of course, essential for dogs and their owners. In Scotland, you can walk your dog on most land as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and keep your dog under proper...

Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park - home to more than a quarter of the UK's rare & endangered wildlife - talks about the special natural environment of the...

Some of the best experiences in life are free, but we shouldn't take that for granted and we all need to help protect those things that we treasure. Whilst walking in the Cairngorms National Park...

10.00-12.00, Wednesday, 24th January 2024  Ness Islands, Inverness Marine Litter is one of the biggest challenges facing the environment, and with 80% of this litter coming from land the Upstream...

Although some will have been out on their bikes all winter, a lot of us are now just starting to plan rides and adventures for the year ahead.     If you're in need of some inspiration, Visit...