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John Davidson

@BL6John

Content and commercial editor for @HighNewsMedia. @active_outdoors. Mountain Leader. @highlandcyclist. And a bunch of other stuff.

 Inverness, Highlands
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It was a real inspiration to meet and chat to Inverness's own Olympian Megan Keith at Sunday's Torvean junior parkrun before she heads to Paris to take part in the 10,000m final 🏃‍♀️ Good luck Megan, we'll all be cheering you on! inverness-courier.co.uk/news… – at Scotland, United Kingdom
PICTURES: Megan Keith joins Torvean junior parkrun for special run ahead of Paris 2024

PICTURES: Megan Keith joins Torvean junior parkrun for special run ahead of Paris 2024

Youngsters taking part in the 100th junior parkrun in Inverness at the weekend enjoyed a surprise visit from the city’s own Olympian.

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A true legend of mountain rescue. Thank you for everything you've done and fought for.
HeavyWhalleyMBE.BEM (@HeavyWhalley) profile pictureHeavyWhalleyMBE.BEM@HeavyWhalley22 Jun 2024
Mountain rescue veteran on 'last fight' after terminal diagnosis bbc.com/news/articles/crggdd…
David 'Heavy' Whalley on 'last fight' after terminal diagnosis

David 'Heavy' Whalley on 'last fight' after terminal diagnosis

Mountain rescue veteran who helped save hundreds of lives tells BBC Scotland about his final fight and legacy.

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This Saturday sees the 40th staging of the @HighlandCross. I spoke to the event founders Calum Munro and Gerry Grant to learn more about how it all began, why it's such a special occasion and what the future holds... inverness-courier.co.uk/news… – at Scotland, United Kingdom
Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

John Davidson speaks to the founders of the unique duathlon that crosses the Highlands from Kintail to Beauly 40 years after it first became a reality

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I'll be going to visit this exhibition at Inverness Library soon, looks fascinating! inverness-courier.co.uk/news…
The man behind the ‘Munro bagging’ craze revealed in Inverness exhibition

The man behind the ‘Munro bagging’ craze revealed in Inverness exhibition

A man who started climbing Munros with Inverness Royal Academy’s Outdoor Club in 1971 is bringing an exhibition of the man behind the list to the city

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A great evening walk at Dunbeath for #FingerpostFriday @ScotWays - this sign is close to the ruined Old Milton Inn, across a suitably rickety bridge. The route includes a visit to Dunbeath Broch @TheBrochProject and if you go slightly further up the strath, the Prisoner's Leap. – at Scotland, United Kingdom
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Image from John Davidson (@BL6John)
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Enjoyed a little off-road ride out to the bucket bridge over the Findhorn at Ruthven, where I spoke to Steve Smirthwaite about his latest Trailmap and his 20+ years of mapping the Highlands with a focus on exploring by bike. More on this to come in #ActiveOutdoors soon... – at Tomatin, Scotland
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Great to see our talented team recognised at the @ScotPressAwards with 6 shortlists - @InvCourier for Campaign & Front Page; @HNM_AHendry, @sgmaclennan1 & @HNM_lmcblane for Weekly Journalist; @HNM_cchristie for Sports Writer. Well done to everyone who made the shortlist 👏🏻
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📢#KidicalMass #Inverness ride this Saturday. We'd love to see you there. From wobbly beginners to confident cyclists, everyone welcome to join in the fun. #safestreetsnow #streetsforkids #activetravel #cycletohealth #cycleforclimate #pedalpower #pedalpowered #cutcarmiles
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A railway once branched off the Edinburgh-Carlisle Waverley line at St Boswells in the Borders and led the ten-and-a-half miles to Kelso. Like so many of these once vital lines, this North British Railway branch is long gone. bl6.co.uk/wordpress/2024/04/…
A historic Border route to the Wallaceneuk parkrun in Kelso

A historic Border route to the Wallaceneuk parkrun in Kelso

A railway once branched off the Edinburgh-Carlisle Waverley line at St Boswells in the Borders and led the ten-and-a-half miles to Kelso. Like so many of these once vital lines, this North British …

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Looking through the archives and I found this one for #fingerpostfriday It was on the Corrieyairick Pass on 24 August 1996. Anyone know if it’s still there?
An old, slightly broken, black and white sign that says “Keep to Wade’s Road”. Behind it are green grass, trees and a small stream.

ALT An old, slightly broken, black and white sign that says “Keep to Wade’s Road”. Behind it are green grass, trees and a small stream.

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We’re organising a Kidical Mass on 20th April - tying in with a national day of action for #safestreetsnow and the @KinderaufsRad spring action! Join us at in Bellfield Park for a 13.30 departure! cyclesprog.co.uk/blog/kidica…
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Any suggestions what this could be from? #BirdID #feather – at Inverness, Scotland
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Duncansby Light at Night - what a spectacular way to celebrate the centenary of the lighthouse. @Baseline53 @NLB_UK @LythArtsCentre johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
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This looked like a great show at John O’Groats last night put on by @LythArtsCentre . Brilliant review by @HNM_AHendry and some excellent photos too. johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new… – at Scotland, United Kingdom
A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

The three-day Duncansby lighthouse centenary festival is under way, and its centrepiece is a dazzling visual display with a soundscape accompaniment.

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Just been looking at @BL6John's Active Outdoors newsletter. Content that makes you want to get out there, a healthy dose of Ross-shire and a swish colour scheme. How to get involved? 👇
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Read the incredible story of a woman who was rescued 50 years ago at the Falls of Glomach by the Kintail Mountain Rescue Team when she was an 11-year-old girl - missing death by feet, according to reports. ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news…
Woman rescued 50 years ago after Wester Ross falls plunge says thank you with mountain rescue...

Woman rescued 50 years ago after Wester Ross falls plunge says thank you with mountain rescue...

A woman who plunged 200ft over cliffs in Wester Ross more than 50 years ago has surprised rescuers with a £5000 cheque out of the blue.

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A little happy new year video from my first run of 2024 😃🏃‍♂️🎉 – at Inverness, Scotland
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Here's a little look back at some great adventures across the Highlands that we've enjoyed in 2023. 🏃‍♀️🚵‍♀️🥾 Looking forward to more in '24! 🎉 #ActiveOutdoors inverness-courier.co.uk/life… – at Inverness, Scotland
PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains

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The A9 at Scrabster will remain closed overnight on Wednesday due to a landslide and will be assessed at first light on Thursday. @trafficscotland @NWTrunkRoads @NLFerries Read more 👇 johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

The A9 will remain closed overnight at Scrabster after a landslide spread across the road leading to the ferry terminal and harbour.

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Mountain safety organisations including @Mountain_Scot have launched the #ThinkWINTER campaign, urging people to prepare for winter conditions in the hills. See the free article for links to trusted info on staying safe in Scotland's winter mountains ❄️ inverness-courier.co.uk/news… – at Scotland, United Kingdom

Warning that winter in Highland mountains leaves 'little room for error'

The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.

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