Media resources & press releases
Mountaineering Scotland, in partnership with other outdoor organisations, runs a public information campaign about winter safety in the mountains. A great deal of information about the equipment and skills necessary for winter mountaineering can be found on our website and is shared via social media and media press releases.
For further information refer to the #ThinkWINTER section on our website or contact in the first instance Communications Officer Neil Reid.
Click on the links below to download press releases.
12.10.2021 - Hillwalkers advised to gear up for autumn - take a torch
16.9.2021 - Launch of 2021 Mountain Writing Competition
27.8.2021 - Partnership with DMM International helps RealRock programme
15.7.2021 - Warning over online routes for Ben Nevis
27.5.2021 - Safety reminder as winter lingers in Scottish mountains
15.4.2021 - Return to the hills
28.1.2021 - Advice on covid mountaineering restrictions and safety
21.12.2020 - Mountaineering Scotland welcomes funding for cometition climbers
10.12.2020 - Mountaineering Scotland and partners launch #ThinkWINTER campaign
21.10.2020 - Hillwalkers reminded to take headtorches as clocks go back
24.6.2020- Response to First Minister's statement on lifting of travel limits
19.6.2020 - Response to Phase 2 of coronavirus lockdown exit
1.6.2020 - Mountain Writing Competition 2020 is launched.
29.5.2020 - Advice to walkers and climbers on Phase 1 of lockdown restrictions
15.5.2020 - Plotting a course back to the hills
9.4.2020 - Hillwalkers urged to forego traditional Easter plans because of COVID-19 pandemic
23.3.2020 - Movement restrictions because of COVID-19 pandemic
27.2.2020 - Winter warning for mountaineers
20.2.2020 - Scottish Winter Climbing Festival starts this weekend
27.1.2020 - Scottish Winter Climbing Festival
23.10.19 - Winter safety reminder - take a headtorch
17.9.19 - ClimbScotland Fun Climbing Competition
15.8.19 - Mountaineering Scotland calls for action on 'dirty camping'
6.8.19 - Launch of new national climbing competition for adults
17.6.19 - Launch of Mountain Writing Competition 2019
12.6.19 - Promotional film for Scottish Paraclimbing Club (Sent on behalf of SPC)
10.6.19 - Launch of new Conservation Strategy
17.5.19 - Garve wind farm developers accused of playing the system
28.2.19 - Weather warning for return of winter
14.2.19 - Mountaineering Scotland welcomes council visit to Glen Etive
10.12.18 - ThinkWINTER mountain safety campaign
01.11.18 - Launch of revised Snowsports touring code
25.10.18 - Getting ready for winter in the mountains
27.8.18 - Loretto School supports Mend Our Mountains appeal with sponsored walks
31.7.18 - 800% increase in parking charges at Arrochar
2.7.18 - Weather warning to walkers about dangers of fire and dehydration
4.6.18 - Extension of St John Scotland Mountain Safety Instructor scheme
8.3.18 - Mountaineering Scotland announces launch of Mend Our Mountains appeal
10.11.17 - Challenge to claim wind farms have no effect on tourism
8.11.17 - Winter safety press release
22.3.17 - Skills for the Hills event takes place this weekend
20.1.17 - Call to reject phone mast application in scenic Glen Etive
9.12.16 - Call for delay in implementation of Loch Lomond camping byelaws
22.11.16 - Mountain Writing Competition winners
21.11.16 - Winter safety in the mountains
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
7.6.16 - MCofS GPS warning
7.6.16 - MCofS GPS warning - specialist media
19.5.16 - New MCofS awards launched
12.5.16 - Walkers warned about dangers of ticks
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