Media resources & press releases
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.
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.
Click on the links below to download press releases.
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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