Outdoors: Out and About

Head for heights

Better begin building those layers of winter clothing now if you plan to attend this weekend's WinterFest 2010. Held in and around Glen Affric, this event consists of outdoor survival skills tutorials, guided high-level walks, low-level walks and even a night walk guided by glo-sticks. Expect spectacular views, intriguing glimpses of wildlife and, one imagines, a fairly high beard count.

www.naturalhighguiding.co.uk

ANIMAL MAGIC

Visit Crombie Country Park by Monikie tomorrow afternoon for a Ranger-guided walk. Starting at 1pm, the gentle, two-hour stroll will focus on spotting examples of winter wildlife. Booking essential, tel: [phone].

www.angus.gov.uk

Ready, steady, go

The first big athletics meet of the year, the Aviva International Match, is under starter's orders at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall this afternoon at 1:30pm. Teams from around the globe will be competing in events such as the pole vault, high jump and 200 metres.

www.uka.org.uk

• This article was first published in Scotland on Sunday, January 31, 2010