Explore the Highlands with Nevis Pix PhotographyTours. Ideal for amateur/professional seeking hot spots for wildlife and landscape photography or those who just want to enjoy the sights around our area. Log on: www.nevispix.com & www.wildwestsafari.co.uk for further information

Fort George, Ardersier, Nairn, working army barracks open to the public. Great day out. Contact: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

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New to Nevis Range - Enjoy the challenging High Wire Adventure. Log onto: www.nevisrange.co.uk for further information.

Please log on: www.scottishcanals.co.uk and www.highland.gov.uk/caledonian-canal-ceilidh-trail

Please note:The Jacobite Steam Train is very popular. Booking in advance is recommended. log on: www.steamtrain.info for further details and links. Latest News: a live video version of the Jacobite Steam Train Journey to follow shortly.

Love kayaking/canoeing log on: www.canoescotland.org for the latest events/competitions/races and advice.

Steam Train Experience on the Strathspey Railway - fun events throughout the year for all ages. Please log on: http://www.strathspeyrailway.net for more information.

For local information log on: www.glengarrylife.com and for further information & history log on: www.southglengarry.com

Highland Games - For further information on the Highland Games throughout the region log on: www.albagames.co.uk.

New pictures of Highland Lodges interior & exterior in the slide show section.

Mountain biking at Nevis Range - please check: www.nevisrange.co.uk for latest on weather/activities. En-route is the Lochaber Farm Shop - www.lochaberfarmshop.com providing light snacks & refreshments. Also available in store is a selection of handmade soaps and pampering gifts for all from The Highland Soap Company from Spean Bridge. Highly Recommended.

West Life concert, Romeo & Juliet, open air theatre, Alvis Car Rally, guided tours of one of the most impressive castle gardens within Scotland. Please log on: www.cawdorcastle.com for further information.

New arrival Mercedes (polar bear) at the Highland Wildlife Park ,Kingussie in the gallery. Visit: www.highlandwildlifepark.org for further information. Great visitor attraction to suit all ages.

Fort William: www.seaadventuresscotland.com for local cruises. Ben Nevis Distillery, Treasures of the Earth interesting facts of various gem stones etc, please log on: www.treasuresoftheearth.co.uk in Corpach, 4 miles from Fort William.

Ride the Hogwart's Express (Live the Harry Potter Experience) - A steam train journey from Fort William to Mallaig "The Road to the Isles" also voted the Best Rail Journey in the World 2009 and 2010. For further information please Tel: +44 (0)1524 732 100 Website: http://www.steamtrain.info/www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/www.whestrail.com Train Schedule: Monday to Friday from 17 May to 29 October - Saturday & Sunday - 17 May - 29 October. Alternatively if you prefer cruising then why not view the Hogwart's Express crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct from Loch Shiel from: www.eaglecruises.co.uk also Island & marine wildlife cruises available from Arisaig Marine Ltd, please visit website for further information: www.arisaig.co.uk. If travelling by car to Mallaig, look out for Andy Race Fish Merchant supplying local fresh fish/shell fish shop. Log on: www.andyrace.co.uk - Excellent media reviews for service and quality.

Also available is the Strathspey Steam Railway (Aviemore -Broomhill) hosting special events throughout the season including the Steam/Diesel Footplate Experience for 2010. Relax and enjoy a spectacular journey through Strathspey. Snacks,tea,coffee and full bar available.Tel: +44 (0) 1479 810 725 or log on: http://src.insch.info/ further details on fares, timetables etc.

Fun for all ages the Landmark Forest Adventure Park - Log on: www.landmark-centre.co.uk for further information.

For those who enjoy bird watching and other wildlife activities log on: www.rspb.org.uk/scotland & our local expert at Nevis Pix - www.nevispix.com for the latest information.

Something different: www.sled-dogs.co.uk & www.ice-factor.co.uk.

Why not try "Canyoning" or "Bridge Swing" from Vertical Descents, find out more on: Tel: 01855 321 593 - Website: www.verticaldescents.com

Enjoy a great day out on one of many sea guided tours offered by Seafari (www.seafari.co.uk). Experience the Gulf of Corryvreckan - The World's third largest whirlpool. Cross the Atlantic Bridge into Easdale Tel: +44 (0) 1852 300 003

Local tours & photography workshops including Wild West Safari - www.wildwestsafari.co.uk for further information.

Nessie Spotting, check the latest on: www.cruiselochness.com

Watch the dolphin and seals whilst cruising the Moray Firth available from The Black Isle - www.dolphintripsavoch.co.uk for the latest information including opening times/prices etc.

For more outdoor activities: www.monsteractivities.com and those who would prefer the 4 x 4 experience - www.highlandactivities.co.uk & much more . Quad biking log on: www.quadbiketours.co.uk. Please note the above organisations are a small selection within their sector and would like to highlight there are many other organisations who equally provide quality and varied trips/activities within this area. Further details available within the lodge

Some say that Ben Nevis was conquered by a Ford Model T car in 1911, log on: www.modeltregister.co.uk for the latest event. The Ben Nevis Challenge - 16-21 May 2011. (Log on: www.mountainwalk.co.uk and www.jmt.org for further information). The Ben Nevis Race - log on: www.bennevisrace.co.uk for further information of the event and the runners competing in the race up Ben Nevis. If you would like to contribute to the conservation of Ben Nevis please forward any donations to:www.friendsof nevis.co.uk alternatively www.nevispartnership.co.uk for further information. You may also be interested in the Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection please log on: www.smhc.co.uk for more information.

For those keen on bird watching & wildlife log on: www.rspb.org.uk for more information/books/dvds. Nature Reserves please log on: www.nnr-scotland.org.uk for further information. Please note: Sea Eagles sightings on Loch Arkaig. Excellent feedback and reports on Sea Otters in Skye and usual sighting of the Golden Eagle from the guests. Wildlife pictures coming very soon. A couple of pictures will be shown in the gallery.