WILDLIFE WEEK 2008 (7 – 15 June) Wildlife Week 2008 – Scotland’s National Week for Wildlife co-ordinated by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and supported by Galloway® Cheddar, takes places from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 June 2008 with over 200 events planned throughout Scotland. Click  for more info     ____________________________________________________________________________ For all outdoor enthusiasts Britain’s number one hill walking magazine TGO has launched a new website. TGO has always been a firm favorite in the SYHA offices, packed full of useful articles for those heading to the hills and a must read for all Hostellers. Packed full of features not included in the magazine check out the podcast interview with Es Tresidder, the fell runner/mountaineer who broke the record for running the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye or the blog of Editor Cameron McNeish. Read more on Tgo website... NB: SYHA Members can subscribe annually for only £25 (RRP £36)     ____________________________________________________________________________ NEW Mountain Bike Trail at Carbisdale Woods New mountain biking trails at Balblair and Carbisdale Woods opened to the public on the 12th May. The long awaited trails aim to attract thousands of additional visitors to central Sutherland each year making the North of Scotland a haven for mountain bike enthusiasts.  The new 10.5 mile trails have been designed by Rik Allsop from Dumfries, one of Scotland’s most experienced ... Read More