Posts Tagged ‘mountain biking’
New team-up will promote Scottish mountain biking
A new partnership aimed at developing and encouraging mountain biking at all levels in Fort William has been launched today (Monday). The Nevis Range Mountain Experience has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Trek, a global leader in the design and manufacture of bicycles and related products. As part of this partnership Nevis Range and Trek…
Read MoreA beautiful family home that’s full of spirit
Flexible and generous family living is on offer on the site of a former distillery. Galbraith present to the market Tullielarach House, which enjoys a wonderful elevated and peaceful rural setting with outstanding views. The house was built on the original site of the former distillery and still retains the original stone wall. Tullielarach is…
Read MoreJacket with style and substance is the wheel deal
An Edinburgh couple’s love of cycling inspired them to launch a stylish commuter jacket packed with features. Meander Apparel launched its commuter jacket on Indiegogo.com, offering a multi-functional performance jacket that is equally suited to the style-conscious commuter or weekend adventurer. Meander was founded by husband and wife team, Jill and Steve Henry. Jill boasts…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that this is a very classy property
A property that’s a real class act is currently for sale in Perthshire. Galbraith present to the market the Schoolhouse, in Killiechassie, Aberfeldy. The Schoolhouse sits on the northern banks of the River Tay within the Strathtay valley. Originally built as a school, the property was converted into a family home a number of years…
Read MoreMountain bike festival returns to Scotland
Lovers of the outdoors, both on and off the bike, are in for a treat this summer, at the Cream o’ the Croft Mountain Bike Festival. Supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s events directorate, the event makes a much-anticipated return to Comrie Croft, Braincroft, Perthshire, the award-winning green tourism destination, mountain bike trail centre…
Read MoreAdventures and fun await for the whole family
Adventure awaits in Dumfries and Galloway after Drumlanrig Castle opened its doors for 2018. Visitor season at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate is well and truly underway, and is set for a bumper year suited to family days out, individual’s countryside pursuits and group travel trips. The estate team is encouraging visitors to pick up…
Read MoreMountain biking competitors will find Perth is the wheel deal
Mountain biking enthusiasts will descend on Perth later this year for the only Enduro World Series Qualifier will take place in Scotland. Muckmedden Events, organisers of Muckin’ Good mountain bike events, has announced that their Fair City Enduro mountain bike race will be an Enduro World Series (EWS) qualifier event in 2018. There are 50…
Read MoreFort William running events are revealed for 2018
Competitive runners will head to the hills this month for the Runduro event. No Fuss Events, the Fort William-based organisers of multiple outdoor adventure sport events, has revealead its 2018 scheduled of off road running events, together with the announcement of a new partnership with Compressport, the high end compression clothing manufacturer. The series will…
Read MoreCyclists will get on their bikes for double event in Fort William
The eyes of the mountain biking world will be on Scotland later this year when it hosts two prestigious events. No Fuss Events, the Fort William based events company, have truly turned up the power for October 2018, introducing not one but two internationally distinguished events to their calendar; the final round of The European Continental…
Read MoreTrail blazers are damaging Scotland’s natural landscape
Unauthorised mountain bike trails are causing safety problems in Scotland. Care for the Countryside, an initiative organised by Scottish Land & Estates, is warning of the safety risks posed by poorly constructed self-built trails. The past decade has witnessed the popularity of mountain biking in Scotland reach an all-time high, with purpose built facilities such…
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