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Media resources & press releases

For more information contact:

  • Neil Reid, Communications Officer on 01738 493941 or 07444545293 or by email  
  • Stuart Younie, Chief Executive Officer on 01738 493942 or  by email

Respecting Scotland's Mountains

In 2015 we launched our vision for the future of Scottish mountains, a vision focused on safeguarding natural beauty, capitalising on leisure and tourism for sustainable economic development, and community-led small-scale developments in renewable energy.

Download the full document here.

Winter mountaineering media pack

An information resource for journalists writing about mountaineering issues. You will find background information about mountaineering, with a special emphasis on winter, and explanations of many frequently misunderstood aspects of the pastime. There is also a glossary to make clear many of the specialist terms used within the mountaineering world.

Download the full document here.

Press releases

Click on the links below to download press releases.

May 2019

17.5.19 - Garve wind farm developers accused of playing the system

13.5.19 - Work starts on Mend Our Mountains path projects

March 2019

20.3.19 - Disappointment at Glen Etive hydropower decision

14.3.19 - Mountaineers urged to make use of weather and avalanche forecasts in planning

February 2019

28.2.19 - Weather warning for return of winter

14.2.19 - Mountaineering Scotland welcomes council visit to Glen Etive

January 2019

9.1.19 - Challenge to Highland Council over Glen Etive

December 2018

10.12.18 - ThinkWINTER mountain safety campaign

November 2018

01.11.18 - Launch of revised Snowsports touring code

October 2018

25.10.18 - Getting ready for winter in the mountains

August 2018

27.8.18 - Loretto School supports Mend Our Mountains appeal with sponsored walks

July 2018

31.7.18 - 800% increase in parking charges at Arrochar

2.7.18 - Weather warning to walkers about dangers of fire and dehydration

June 2018

4.6.18 - Extension of St John Scotland Mountain Safety Instructor scheme

May 2018

24.5.18 - Launch of 2018 Mountain Writing Competition

18.5.18 - Mountaineering Scotland publishes advice on taking dogs to the mountains

3.5.18 - Late-lying snow warning for Scottish hills

April 2018

5.4.18 - Mountaineering Scotland appoints new CEO

March 2018

8.3.18 - Mountaineering Scotland announces launch of Mend Our Mountains appeal

February 2018

22.2.18 - Climbers call on National Park board to refuse permission for gold mine at Cononish

14.2.18 - Mountaineering Scotland warning on magnetic closures on outdoor clothing

December 2017

8.12.17 - Media statement on Whitelaw Brae Wind Farm

November 2017

10.11.17 - Challenge to claim wind farms have no effect on tourism

8.11.17 - Winter safety press release

September 2017

28.9.17 - Mountaineering Scotland objects to Kings House Hotel extension plans

8.9.17 - MSPs meet the mountaineers - Mountaineering Scotland + Scottish Mountain Rescue Parliamentary Reception

August 2017

30.8.17 - Call for wild land protection after Creag Riabhach judicial review

3.8.17 - Heading for the Scottish Hills website relaunch

1.8.17 - Support for SNH report on upland strategy for Scotland

June 2017

20.6.17 - Five tips for catching midsummer sunrise in the mountains

12.6.17 - Rockfall warning after Coire an t-Sneachda accidents

8.6.17 - Launch of ClimbScotland Festival 2017 - UK's biggest youth climbing festival

7.6.17 - Launch of 2017 Mountain Writing Competition

April 2017

5.4.17 - Joint Easter safety press release from Mountaineering Scotland and Scottish Mountain Rescue

March 2017

22.3.17 - Skills for the Hills event takes place this weekend

February 2017

15.2.17 - Joint press release with SGA on need for Scottish Government landscape policy

3.2.17 - Concern over cuts in outdoor activities

3.2.17 - Skills for the Hills 2017 announcement

2.2.17 - Expansion of St John Mountaineering Safety Instructor scheme

January 2017

20.1.17 - Call to reject phone mast application in scenic Glen Etive

December 2016

9.12.16 - Call for delay in implementation of Loch Lomond camping byelaws

November 2016

22.11.16 - Mountain Writing Competition winners

21.11.16 - Winter safety in the mountains

October 2016

13.10.16 - Scottish National Bouldering League 2016-17

September 2016

24.9.16 - Mountaineering Scotland Awards 2016

15.9.16 - Mountaineering Scotland welcomes MWIS funding announcement

8.9.16 - Warning of need to pack head torches and adequate clothing in autumn

6.9.16 - Results of Scottish Youth Climbing Champiosnips (inc Speed and Para)

5.9.16 - Mountaineering Scotland launches competition for new logo

August 2016

26.8.16 - New research highlights wind farm threats to visitor economy

4.8.16 - Mountaineering Scotland refutes wind farm report claims

4.8.16 - Mountaineering Scotland welcomes Olympic climbing decision

July 2016

29.7.16 - Mountaineering Scotland contributes to JMT's Stronelairg legal costs

25.7.16 - MCofS changes name to Mountaineering Scotland

21.7.16 - MCofS objection to Longburn Wind Farm, Dumfries and Galloway

19.7.16 - Pokemon Go mountain safety warning

June 2016

7.6.16 - MCofS GPS warning

7.6.16 - MCofS GPS warning - specialist media

May 2016

19.5.16 - New MCofS awards launched

12.5.16 - Walkers warned about dangers of ticks

April 2016

5.4.16 - MCofS election challenge to political parties

4.4.16 - Personal Locator Beacons and mountain safety

March 2016

21.3.16 - Police/MCofS Easter mountain safety appeal to leave information on routes

10.3.16 - St John Scotland-MCofS winter safety scheme for students

2.3.16 - Cornice safety advice from MCofS

February 2016

25.2.16 - MCofS briefing to 2016 Scottish election candidates

January 2016

26.1.16 - MCofS disappointment at National Park camping byelaws