Join us for an uplifting evening that showcases the very best of the Scottish outdoors, adventure, and filmmaking. Hosted live, the night features a diverse collection of short films that celebrate Scotland’s wild places and the people who explore them. From surfing on the rugged north coast to retracing Himalayan mountaineering history, from the thrill of Scottish winter climbing to intimate encounters with ancient forests and an epic running challenge with a purpose- these stories will move, entertain, and ignite your love for the outdoors.
As well as being hosted live, there will be a chance at the end to ask some of the filmmakers and adventurers questions about their film, making the film or topics covered in a short Q&A.
Whether you're an adventurer, nature lover, or enjoy a good story- there’s something here for everyone.
Films:
Footsteps
[33 min]
A team of Scottish-based mountaineers retrace the path of the first all-female Himalayan expedition from 1955. Following in the footsteps of the three pioneering Scottish women, they explore what success in the mountains means—environmentally, morally, culturally, and personally.
Directed by Emma Holgate
The Martin Moran Round
[17 min]
The film follows full-time staff nurse and athlete Robin Downie as he becomes the first person to complete the 'Martin Moran Round', an endurance challenge set amongst the rugged peaks and wild glens of the NW Highlands of Scotland.
Inspired by the local mountains of his youth and Martin's record breaking Munros round back in 1984, Robin dreamt up this epic challenge to raise funds for the Martin Moran Foundation and push his own personal limits. The route crosses over 90 km of wild, pathless terrain, with over 8,890m of ascent, and includes 9 Munros and 6 Corbetts.
'These were Martin's local hills; he knew them better than anyone and shared them with many of us throughout his life. Martin spent lots of time investing in the community he lived in, especially in the young people. Hearing about his adventures and reading his books has inspired me to push and challenge myself even further in my love for hill running.’
Directed by Jimmy Hyland
Balance
[5 min]
Inspired by stories of the mountains from a young age, Rab athlete Georgia Tindley moved to the Highlands to be close to the Scottish landscapes she read and dreamed about.
Today, as well as being an English teacher - an occupation hardly renowned for its abundance of free time - Georgia competes at the highest level of the British skyrunning scene. In this meditative love letter to books, running and the wild highlands she now calls home, we join Georgia on her quest for one of the most important things in life: Balance.
Directed by Jimmy Hyland
The Pine Hunters
[15 min]
Two intrepid ecologists set out to find Britain’s loneliest Scots pines, recording the last remnants of our ancient wild Caledonian forests—once abundant across the country. They hope that by rediscovering these places and reconnecting to their cultural and ecological significance, they can protect them.
Directed by Ted Simpson
The Best Season
[7 min]
A film celebrating the joy of cycling in winter. Edinburgh-based, round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz embarks on an eight-day journey through Southern Norway, inspired by Vinternatt i Rondane (Winter Night in the Rondane) by Harald Sohlberg.
He discovers his own version of winter’s beauty, cycling 680 km on icy roads with studded tires through a breathtaking winter wonderland.
Directed by Markus Stitz
Window
[5 min]
A creative, cinematic film about surfing on Scotland’s north coast.
Directed by Seth Hughes
Entangled
[4 min]
Entangled is a short winter climbing film exploring the relationship between climbers and their connections to the Scottish landscape. We find ourselves in an intimate relationship with the climbers, looking through the lens at the micro and the expansive moments.
Directed by Rachel Sarah
Stephen Redpath Artist
[4 min]
Following renowned Aberdeenshire-based landscape artist Stephen Redpath, this film explores how Stephen finds a connection between the landscapes that inspire him, how they make him feel and how to convey this through his art. It is a peaceful and inspiring film about meaningfully connecting with the landscapes we love.
Directed by Stephen Redpath
As well as being hosted live, there will be a chance at the end to ask some of the filmmakers and adventurers questions about their film, making the film or topics covered in a short Q&A.
Whether you're an adventurer, nature lover, or enjoy a good story- there’s something here for everyone.
Films:
Footsteps
[33 min]
A team of Scottish-based mountaineers retrace the path of the first all-female Himalayan expedition from 1955. Following in the footsteps of the three pioneering Scottish women, they explore what success in the mountains means—environmentally, morally, culturally, and personally.
Directed by Emma Holgate
The Martin Moran Round
[17 min]
The film follows full-time staff nurse and athlete Robin Downie as he becomes the first person to complete the 'Martin Moran Round', an endurance challenge set amongst the rugged peaks and wild glens of the NW Highlands of Scotland.
Inspired by the local mountains of his youth and Martin's record breaking Munros round back in 1984, Robin dreamt up this epic challenge to raise funds for the Martin Moran Foundation and push his own personal limits. The route crosses over 90 km of wild, pathless terrain, with over 8,890m of ascent, and includes 9 Munros and 6 Corbetts.
'These were Martin's local hills; he knew them better than anyone and shared them with many of us throughout his life. Martin spent lots of time investing in the community he lived in, especially in the young people. Hearing about his adventures and reading his books has inspired me to push and challenge myself even further in my love for hill running.’
Directed by Jimmy Hyland
Balance
[5 min]
Inspired by stories of the mountains from a young age, Rab athlete Georgia Tindley moved to the Highlands to be close to the Scottish landscapes she read and dreamed about.
Today, as well as being an English teacher - an occupation hardly renowned for its abundance of free time - Georgia competes at the highest level of the British skyrunning scene. In this meditative love letter to books, running and the wild highlands she now calls home, we join Georgia on her quest for one of the most important things in life: Balance.
Directed by Jimmy Hyland
The Pine Hunters
[15 min]
Two intrepid ecologists set out to find Britain’s loneliest Scots pines, recording the last remnants of our ancient wild Caledonian forests—once abundant across the country. They hope that by rediscovering these places and reconnecting to their cultural and ecological significance, they can protect them.
Directed by Ted Simpson
The Best Season
[7 min]
A film celebrating the joy of cycling in winter. Edinburgh-based, round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz embarks on an eight-day journey through Southern Norway, inspired by Vinternatt i Rondane (Winter Night in the Rondane) by Harald Sohlberg.
He discovers his own version of winter’s beauty, cycling 680 km on icy roads with studded tires through a breathtaking winter wonderland.
Directed by Markus Stitz
Window
[5 min]
A creative, cinematic film about surfing on Scotland’s north coast.
Directed by Seth Hughes
Entangled
[4 min]
Entangled is a short winter climbing film exploring the relationship between climbers and their connections to the Scottish landscape. We find ourselves in an intimate relationship with the climbers, looking through the lens at the micro and the expansive moments.
Directed by Rachel Sarah
Stephen Redpath Artist
[4 min]
Following renowned Aberdeenshire-based landscape artist Stephen Redpath, this film explores how Stephen finds a connection between the landscapes that inspire him, how they make him feel and how to convey this through his art. It is a peaceful and inspiring film about meaningfully connecting with the landscapes we love.
Directed by Stephen Redpath
Rating: tbc
Runtime: 2h 0m
Released: 2025
Runtime: 2h 0m
Released: 2025
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