Out & About in the Highlands

22/05/2026

Calling aspiring hikers! Our friends at Sam’s Saunters are partnering with Tiso and Mhor Outdoors to bring the Connect Outdoors programme to Inverness this year!

This 7-week, beginner hiking programme is aimed at trans and non-binary community members, and will take you through all the basics so that you feel more confident to get outdoors.

The course will take place across 7 Saturdays, from the 8th of August to the 19th of September this year. It’s completely free, and includes lunch, borrowed equipment, and transport to the hike each day from Inverness.

If you have questions, or may be interested in taking part, feel free to email [email protected], or head to the link below to register your intertest.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUa1yPWxfqF45_-AjsSJ_vBj3DI76R15pMSfuuoUPrZMGUyA/viewform

02/05/2026

Volunteering Opportunity with Out and About in the Highlands!

We’re looking for a Jog Leader to help us organise and facilitate a couch to 5k programme. Please get in touch if you are;
🏃‍♂️are a qualified jog leader
🗓️ are available for a run, 9 weeks this summer
🏳️‍🌈 identify as LGBTIQ+ or an ally

This is a volunteer post with reasonable expenses covered.

Reach out by emailing [email protected], or DM us at

20/04/2026

For those in Caithness!
Come and Try Hockey with Thurso Hockey Club!

The Thurso Hockey Club meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Sundays at Naver Park. For those looking to try with a group for the first time, the club are inviting people to come along on the 12th of May to try it out for free, with the option to continue on a monthly membership or pay-as-you-go basis.

If you would find the membership or travel costs barrier to particate, this can also be covered by LEAP Sports for May and June, please email [email protected] to ask about this.

There is no need to book, but for more info about the sessions, please email [email protected] , or turn up on the day! Aged 18+

03/04/2026

06/03/2026

LEAP Sports are partnering with Boundless Trails to deliver a 6-week ‘Trails to Wellbeing’ biking programme in Moray! Starting the 11th of April.

This programme is designed as a 6-week progressive course to enable you to build confidence and wellbeing on the trails. The venue and timing will vary each week, and travel costs can be supported by LEAP Sports to be able to attend.

Spaces are very limited, so head over to the link below to book now!
https://leapsportsscotland.beaconforms.com/form/1c8df14f

02/03/2026

LEAP Sports Scotland and Highland Pride are once again working with to deliver an Outdoor First Aid Course for members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

📆4th & 5th April
⏲ 9.30am - 4.30pm
📌Nairn Community Centre

This two-day course covers the basics of first aid at work, and also focuses on first aid in an outdoor environment and working with groups. See the full details of the course content and registration form at the link in the bio.

19/02/2026

Join Sam's Saunters for a leisurely walk of Creag Bheag, followed by a free social drink in the Railway Café in Kingussie.

Meeting at 10:35am at Kingussie Railway Station. Sign-up via the WhatApp community, which is linked in our linktree.

The route will follow the walkhighlands description (see link below), and will take around 3-4 hours on mixed flat and moderate terrain.

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/creagbheag.shtml

16/01/2026

We are teaming up with the Highland Baddies LGBTIQ+ badminton club to run a 4 week block of coached badminton sessions. These sessions are completely free, and equipment can be borrowed from the club/venue.

Dates: Fridays 30th Jan, and 6th, 13th, & 20th of Feb
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Inverness Royal Academy

Suitable for all levels of badminton players, our coach will guide you through each session with warm-ups, games and challenges.

Book through the link in our bio.

20/12/2025

Join the first of ‘Sam’s Saunters’ in 2026 for a casual walk through Culbin Forest and to the Hill 99 observation tower. Followed by a social drink at Brodie Countyfare.

Sign-up through the link in our bio.

16/12/2025

Join us for a Mental Health Awareness online training session with NHS Highland. This session is aimed at anyone who works with people in either paid or voluntary roles, and is designed to expand your awareness in mental health conditions.

Mental Health Awareness
6pm - 8.30pm
Tues 13th Jan

Book on through the link in the bio or by visiting: https://tr.ee/CZUErK4H5I

This training session is being provided for FREE by the NHS and in collaboration with LEAP Sports Scotland and Highland Pride, as part of an LGBTIQ+ leadership training programme.