The best paddleboarding spots in Perthshire – from scenic routes to wild adventures
Discover the top places to SUP that take in city waters, wild lochs and stunning river routes - perfect for all skill levels.
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We choose 4 family-friendly bike rides in Dundee and Fife to keep the kids smiling
Courier writer and cyclist Peter John Meiklem shares some of his favourite routes in and around his local area.
I explore Perthshire’s Kinclaven Castle, where William Wallace once slaughtered his enemies
The ruins of Kinclaven Castle in Perthshire have been reclaimed by nature - but this peaceful spot hides a dark history.
A dream come true paddleboarding the Arbroath Cliffs
When the perfect conditions hit, I dropped everything to explore Arbroath Cliffs and caves by paddleboard, where the cold North Sea became an exotic playground.
The best wild swimming spots near Stirling – including the only lake in Scotland
Courier Features writer Rebecca Baird reveals her favourite spots for a bracing dip in Stirlingshire.
What’s the story behind decaying Aldbar Chapel near Brechin?
Buried deep in woodland a few miles from Brechin, the decaying mortuary chapel of Aldbar was once filled with the sound of music and prayer.
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The best paddleboarding spots in Perthshire – from scenic routes to wild adventures
We choose 4 family-friendly bike rides in Dundee and Fife to keep the kids smiling
I explore Perthshire’s Kinclaven Castle, where William Wallace once slaughtered his enemies
A dream come true paddleboarding the Arbroath Cliffs
The best wild swimming spots near Stirling – including the only lake in Scotland
What’s the story behind decaying Aldbar Chapel near Brechin?
5 walks we love in and around Dunfermline
I walked the Forth Bridges Trail – what did I learn?
Is Ben Venue in the Trossachs the most underrated hill in Scotland?
Model boat club: Fife’s seafaring heritage comes alive at Cellardyke Tidal Pool
My blooming lovely day out at Cambo Gardens snowdrop festival
What is the mysterious Cleaven Dyke of Meikleour – and how do you find it?
Searching for the secret smugglers’ cave of Kinkell in Fife
TV star Paul Murton talks salmon, sourdough and his signature hemp hat in Perthshire
TV star Paul Murton opens River Tay salmon season and reveals moment he caught fish with ‘bare hands’
Pittenweem knitter Milli Abrams will be smallest woman in World’s Toughest Row
Fife’s Bunnet Stane: Tales of heartbreak and murder at curious rock formation
What did I find at enigmatic Dunino Den in Fife?
Beavers are rebuilding their home and their reputation in the Trossachs
The Methven man once called the UK’s ‘foremost wildlife detective’ isn’t letting retirement stop him
What’s the story behind the strange Fife outcrop known as John Knox’s Pulpit?
Old Course Hotel, Jigger Inn and Fisher & Donaldson – 21 St Andrews landmarks captured in painter’s new collection
Glenshee boss says fickle weather and lack of funding won’t dampen upcoming ski season
Why Dundee is celebrating city’s ‘special’ links with legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton
