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Do cold temperatures and dark nights put you off going outside? Our blogger Fiona Outdoors rounds up Scotland's top 6 activities that will make you fall back in love with winter.

As the mercury falls and the snow arrives, it can be tempting to stay indoors and hibernate for the winter. But then you would be missing out on the many rewards of being active in Scotland’s great outdoors, including physical fitness, improved mental well-being and seeing fabulous wintry landscapes. So why not explore Scotland and try one of these top winter activities?

1. Winter walking

You could choose a walk that you have done many times in spring or summer to witness the very different scenery and views that occur in chillier Scottish weather. Or how about taking on a bigger challenge, such as walking a Munro in winter? You will need to have the right kit, including crampons and ice axes, as well as enough experience to stay safe in the Scottish winter mountains. Alternatively, hire a winter walking guide to lead you on a new adventure!

2. Learn winter skills

Outdoor providers can teach you some essential safety techniques so you can enjoy more winter activities. These might include the use of crampons and ice axes when walking in snow; avalanche awareness; and the basics of ice climbing. Tiso run a variety of skills courses led by experienced mountaineers. Click here for more info! (Image via abacusmountainguides.com)

3. Downhill skiing

Scotland’s five ski centres of Glencoe, The Lecht, Cairngorm, Nevis Range and Glenshee offer groomed and graded runs for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up to a lesson, hire the equipment or turn up with your own gear and simply buy a lift pass.

4. Ski touring

On touring – or back country – skis you can walk uphill and ski down. Going up is achieved thanks to “skins” attached to the base of skis that offer grip on the snow. The heel of the ski boot can be unclipped to allow knee bend when walking uphill. Then, when you arrive at a downhill section, you remove the skins, clip in the heel and ski as normal. Scotland has some amazing back country ski routes!

5. Snowshoeing

Deep snow is more easily traversed on a pair of snow shoes. Buy – or hire – snow shoes and set out to explore a wintry wilderness without worrying about the effort of trudging through the white stuff!

6. Fat biking

Whether it’s wet, muddy or snowy, a fat bike will give you the traction to make great headway on the trail. “Fat” refers to the wide and soft tyres that offer amazing grip in the most slippery of conditions. Click here to read more about it.

Show us your best winter snaps on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #mytiso!

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