大象传媒

With a row emerging in Inverness over the potential use of public parks to build a bypass, we ask, what is common good ground and is it really meant for the people?

As public spending cuts hit, we find out how rural communities can go about applying for funding for a whole range of projects, from upgrading village halls to buying their own woodlands.

The digital divide is most pronounced in rural areas, where accessing high speed broadband can be impossible. We hear about a new solution to the remote issue - satellite broadband.

Mark gets some lessons in winter mountaineering.

We hear about the hidden gem of the Black Isle.

Plus, if you are still thinking about setting some challenges for 2012 in the outdoors, then look no further. We discover what it takes to complete some of the world's most challenging long distance walking routes from two highly experienced mountaineers, Cameron McNeish and Chris Townsend.