15th November 2018
The winners of The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 will be announced in the next issue
It’s nearly time to announce the winners…
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13th November 2018
Scottish environment charities launch urgent bid for an Environment Act for Scotland
Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of Scotland’s leading environmental charities, will today launch an urgent campaign, 'Fight for Scotland’s Nature', at the Scottish Parliament. Together they will call for Scotland to have its own environment…
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13th November 2018
Survey: half of young adults are walking more in 2018 for fun
Has walking become cool in 2018? According to a new survey, young people are not only talking the talk but walking the walk.
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12th November 2018
Study: It’s not trails that disturb forest birds, but the people on them
Forest trails that are used more frequently for human recreation have fewer birds and not as many bird species – even when the trails have been used for decades.
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9th November 2018
Why you should pick up a copy of our December issue
Pick up a copy of the December issue of TGO to read about night-time Munro bagging, Great Gable’s war memorial, Yosemite, and more…
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8th November 2018
Doubts surface regarding new zip wire scheme – does Honister planning contravene UNESCO World Heritage?
Claims surface that LDNPA may not have followed correct World Heritage procedures.
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8th November 2018
TGO contributor James Roddie wins ‘Wild Woods’ category at British Wildlife Photography Awards
TGO contributor James Roddie wins award for stunning images of the Scottish Highlands at the 2018 British Wildlife Photography Awards.
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7th November 2018
Honister Slate Mine zip wire approved in the Lake District despite concerns
The Lake District National Park Authority's development control committee have granted permission for a 1km-long zip wire in the Lake District, subject to conditions being agreed.
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7th November 2018
Scots want their scenic landscapes better protected
A survey commissioned by the National Trust for Scotland reveals overwhelming support for greater measures to protect Scotland’s most scenic landscapes.
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5th November 2018
Photo diary: fastpacking the Alpine Pass Route, Switzerland, with Lily Dyu
In September 2016, author and outdoor journalist Lily Dyu fastpacked six days of the Alpine Pass Route. Here are some photographic highlights from her journey.
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5th November 2018
Smoothing the way on the pistes: Mountaineering Scotland launches revised guidance for ski-tourers
Conflicts involving ski mountaineers using managed ski resorts in Scotland should be a thing of the past this winter.
