Banchory sits where the Feugh meets the Dee, the gateway to Royal Deeside on the edge of the Cairngorms. Here's an introduction to the landscape, towns and tracks that explorr calls home.

Off the road, into the landscape. Here's what gravel running actually is, why it's growing fast, and how to take your first steps on the tracks of Royal Deeside.

explorr has teamed up with Out & Back, Aberdeen's independent running store. Expect training tips, kit guides, run club sessions and the chance to win a free entry.