Autumn 2010

Here’s a flavour of the Scotland Outdoors Autumn 2010 issue. Feel free to download and dip into this selection of features (PDF format).

	Conservation: Peat practice Scotland’s peat bogs may seem bleak, but they have a pivotal role to play in combating climate change. Preventing further damage to these fragile and species-rich habitats is critical – with efforts to restore them gaining fresh momentum, as Ida Maspero reports. Download and read this feature (PDF, 1.7 MB)
	Adventure: Going with the flow A descent of the Spey by open canoe offers a classic journey on one of Scotland’s great rivers. It’s also a perfect challenge for the first-time paddler, discovers Richard Rowe. Download and read this feature (PDF, 1.9 MB)
	Explore: Skye and the Small Isles Featuring an epic, week-long walk across Skye; a natural history portrait of Rum; and a round-up of activities to enjoy across all the islands.
	Wildlife & Ecology: Swan song Caerlaverock on the Solway Firth is famous for its wintering barnacle geese, but it is the beautiful and enchanting whooper swans that draw Tom Langlands back year after year. Download and read this feature (PDF, 535 KB)
Photos: Peak practice – Norrie Russell; Going with the flow – Richard Rowe; Skye and the Small Isles – Walkhighlands; Swan song – Tom Langlands.