Great Scottish Outdoors

30/12/2025

Here’s to the outdoors folk whose stories made 2025 fly by

These adventurous spirits offered inspiration - and even a bit of light entertainment - in 2025, writes Roger Cox

29/12/2025

Snowsport Scotland's CEO on how to ensure a future for Scotland's ski centres in a warming world

Iain Ramsay-Clapham, CEO of Snowsport Scotland, says the governing body is working on a strategy to help the country’s five ski centres diversify to ensure they stay viable. Interview by Roger Cox

09/12/2025

Leaves to live by: six of 2025’s best books about the outdoors

​Looking for a good read for the adventurer in your life this Christmas? Here are half a dozen recommended stocking-fillers, writes Roger Cox

05/12/2025

In tomorrow's Scotsman - don't miss your 28-page Scottish Ski & Board supplement

Cairngorm Mountain Resort Glencoe Mountain Resort Glenshee Ski Centre Nevis Range Lecht 2090

03/12/2025

Lost Shore showdown for Scotland's surfing superpowers

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/lost-shore-showdown-for-scotlands-surfing-superpowers-5427557

The 20th edition of the Gathering of the Clans surfing competition showed how much the sport is thriving in Scotland, writes Roger Cox

24/11/2025

Only a few days left to pick up All Area Pass for Scotland's five ski resorts, Cairngorm Mountain Resort, Glencoe Mountain Resort, Glenshee Ski Centre, Nevis Range and Lecht 2090. Here's why it's a bargain:

With Cairngorm back in the fold, the All Area Pass to Scotland’s ski resorts offers great value for money, writes Roger Cox

19/11/2025

New film shows why skiing in Scotland is (still) Worth It Every Time

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/new-film-shows-why-skiing-in-scotland-is-still-worth-it-every-time-5408279

Cairngorm Mountain Resort Glencoe Mountain Resort Nevis Range Lecht 2090 Glenshee Ski Centre

The number of good snow days seems to be in decline each year, but Scotland’s diehard skiers and snowboarders aren’t about to give up any time soon, writes Roger Cox

13/11/2025

Scottish Surfing to mark its 50th by looking to past and future at Lost Shore Surf Resort

This year’s Gathering of the Clans event will see the best surfers from clubs around the country battle for honours at Lost Shore while also providing an opportunity to mark 50 years of Scottish Surfing, writes Roger Cox

12/11/2025

The effortlessly stylish Jimbob McCluskey, skiing troubadour extraordinaire, will be appearing at the Backcountry Bash in Edinburgh this weekend. More info here: https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/meet-jimbob-mccluskey-the-hillbilly-whos-out-to-give-skiing-a-sense-of-humour-5378876

04/11/2025

Cairngorm 'turning a bit of a corner' says new CEO

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/cairngorm-turning-a-bit-of-a-corner-says-new-ceo-5387230

28/10/2025

Meet Jimbob McCluskey, the 'hillbilly' who's out to give skiing a sense of humour

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/meet-jimbob-mccluskey-the-hillbilly-whos-out-to-give-skiing-a-sense-of-humour-5378876

Stan Intihar’s guitar-totin’ ski adventurer Jimbob McCluskey is fixin’ to provide a little comic relief at the upcoming Backcountry Bash in Edinbro’, writes Roger Cox

09/10/2025

Want to avoid swimming in sewage? There’s an app for that

Thanks to a new app from Surfers Against Sewage, it’s never been easier for Scottish water users to stay safe in the sea, writes Roger Cox