Winter 2009 issue

Here’s a flavour of the Scotland Outdoors Winter 2009 issue. Feel free to download and dip into our selected features (PDF format).

	Travel: Almost a wilderness - A rugged peninsula accessible only by boat or on foot, Knoydart appeals to those with pioneering spirit in their blood. Our writer reflects on what a decade of community ownership has brought to this remote corner of Scotland. Download and read this feature (PDF, 854 KB)
	Adventure: Born to run - You don’t need snow to get a taste of the rough and tumble world of professional sleddog racing, as we discover on a visit to the Cairngorms. Download and read this feature (PDF, 693 KB)
	Explore: Scottish Borders - A look at the ecology of the River Tweed; a cycle journey through centuries of bloody Borders history; six top adventures, from world-class mountain biking to long-distance walks, scuba diving and hot air ballooning.
	Stepping out: Darkness visible – Blessed with some of the darkest skies in Western Europe, Scotland offers fantastic opportunities for stargazing. Our expert shows you how to discover some of these stellar delights for yourself. Download and read this feature (PDF, 571 KB)
Photos: Almost a wilderness – Jim Manthorpe; Born to run – Tony Marsh; Scottish Borders – Richard Rowe; Darkness visible – Duncan Stewart Smith