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Hillwalker on a rocky ridge in the Scottish Highlands

Munro Bagging for Beginners

From Sir Hugh Munro's 1891 tables to your first summit: the basics of the list, sensible first hills and the safety habits that matter most.

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How Many Daily Steps?

The famous 10,000 target began as a pedometer's name, and the research shows real benefits arrive well before it, one extra thousand steps at a time.

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Tent pitched on open moorland beside a Scottish loch

Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Scotland's access rights are among the broadest anywhere, but they come with responsibilities; here is what the law allows and where it stops.

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No-Equipment Home Workout

Six bodyweight moves, a proper warm-up and a simple way to progress, so a complete beginner can build strength at home without buying any kit.

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Athlete tossing the caber at a Scottish Highland games

Highland Games Events Explained

From the caber and the 56 lb weight to massed pipe bands and hill races, what a first-time visitor will see at a Scottish Highland games.

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Swimmer with a bright tow float in a loch

Wild Swimming in Scotland

Scottish lochs, rivers and seas are cold all year, so a safe swim starts with slow entry, good company, a tow float and knowing when to get out.

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Be part of Our Active Nation by making physical activity part of your everyday life. As Scotland gears up for the Commonwealth Games in 2025, there is no better time to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle. For those enjoying entertainment during their downtime, Betum also offers a mobile live casino.

From the archive: the Active Nation campaign of 2010, its easy activities, sports directories, volunteering pages and stakeholder toolkit, as first published on this domain.