Whether you are new to hill walking and climbing or have years of experience, join Mountaineering Scotland for hill and mountain skills and safety information, expert advice and great value courses, plus a wide range of member benefits including insurance, member offers and our award winning members' magazine dedicated to all things walk, climb and ski in Scotland.
Your membership also supports the work we do representing hill walkers, climbers, winter mountaineers and ski tourers in Scotland, and our campaigns to protect access rights, mountain landscapes and promote responsible access to hills, crags and climbing walls.
Mountaineering Scotland and our partner organisations have launched the 2020 #ThinkWINTER campaign to encourage and help you to enjoy the Scottish hills and mountains safely and responsibly this winter, if you are able to access them under the current COVID restrictions.
The #ThinkWINTER campaign is now in its third year, and provides expert advice from a number of fields to help you get the most out of your winter adventures.
Mountaineering Scotland has teamed up with Scottish Mountain Rescue, Mountain Training, Glenmore Lodge, Snowsport Scotland and Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland to ensure a wide range of activities are covered and that the widest number of people can be reached.
Using traditional and social media, as well as working with outdoor retailers and brands and the tourism industry, the campaign will give access to free expert advice for outdoor activities including hill walking and mountaineering, back country skiing, hill-running and mountain biking.
Update 07/01/21
Visit our dedicated web page where you can read guidance for hill walkers, climbers and clubs in Scotland. This will be refreshed regularly, so please check for updates.
COVID guidance for hill walkers and climbers
Under the current Scottish Government COVID restrictions, the Mountaineering Scotland staff team will continue to work from home, but you can still contact us by email at info@mountaineering.scot or our ClimbScotland team at info@climbscotland.net
You can also join us online and support the work we do on behalf of our members and the wider mountaineering and climbing community, as well as making use of the many member benefits.
The latest position on access to Scotland's hills and mountains under the new year COVID restrictions
Want to learn more about your access rights and responsibilities? Ever wondered why the hills and mountains look they way they do? What is the impact of climate change? Watch this webinar again on our YouTube channel.
Thanks to everyone that joined us for this webinar. You can click the link below to watch again on our YouTube channel, and click here to read the answers to more of your questions that we weren't able to answer on the night.
As a member you will support our work and enjoy a range of member benefits including a free gift, insurance, quarterly magazine, great value mountain skills courses, discounts, offers and more.
For the second year we are running our #TakItHame anti-litter campaign, encouraging people to take their litter home and pick up any they find to help keep our hills and mountains clean.
Treat yourself or a friend to our branded beanies and windjammers and a range of other items like T-shirts, keyrings and TakItHame bags.
With 282 Munros, 221 Corbetts and many many more wild and beautiful hills and mountains to explore - what are you waiting for?! Check out our guide to starting out - from kit choice to venturing out with your kids.
We are Scotland's sports governing body for indoor climbing and whether you get your kicks at a climbing wall or prefer real rock outdoors, we have advice on where to go and how to progress.
For summer scrambling, winter adventures with ice-axe and crampons, or even skis, Scotland's mountains are a mountaineer's playground. Discover more and check out our advice on getting started.
Checking what the weather is going to do is an essential part of preparation for the hills. Click here for a direct link.
Not sure how to start out? Check these pages for excellent advice on how to head for the hills with confidence.
It's the mountain everyone wants to do. We give some valuable information on what you need to do to make your experience safe - and pleasurable!
River crossing - when you can't avoid it - is just one of the essential skills you can learn about in our Skills section, to increase safety, confidence and enjoyment in the hills.
Check out our mountain skills courses, climbing comps, coaching workshops, talks & other events.
With over 150 clubs to choose from, you are sure to find people who share your interests.
Head straight for our online members portal to join, renew your membership, book a course or amend your details.
Cover the cost of your membership with the savings you can make on gear, places to stay and much more.
ScotRock is the fortnightly podcast bringing climbers and mountaineers together to share some of their amazing stories.
Hosted by Calum and Robert from our ClimbScotland team, the podcasts take an often irreverent but always informed look at the people and the issues that matter in Scotland’s mountains and climbing walls.
Available on Podbean, Itunes, Google podcasts, Spotify and all other major podcast apps – just search for ScotRock
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