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5 reasons to join Mountaineering Scotland

Mountaineering Scotland is the only recognised representative organisation for hill walkers, climbers and ski-tourers who live in Scotland or who enjoy Scotland’s mountains.

But what's in it for you? There are lots of ways in which you'll benefit from joining Mountaineering Scotland, and these are just five of them.

Our members can take advantage of some great offers on outdoor gear, mapping and other useful services including 15% off at Cotswold Outdoor, 40% off Osprey rucksacks and 10% off in Tiso stores. You'll more than make up the cost of your annual membership in no time and save money on everything you need to keep you warm, dry and safe on the hills.

Check out our member discounts here

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With £15m civil and public liability insurance cover included in your membership you get great peace of mind when out in the hills.

Learn more about our insurance

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Your membership helps support the important conservation and access work Mountaineering Scotland does to stop uncontrolled development in the mountains and safeguard our excellent rights of responsible access.

See the work we're doing to protect our mountains.

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Our great members magazine, full of great walking, climbing and mountaineering stories and pictures, and the news and views that matter to mountaineers and hillwalkers in Scotland, is free to members – and a reason to join all on its own.

Read more about Scottish Mountaineer.

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Through Mountaineering Scotland membership you have access to mountain huts and all their facilities in all the main highland areas of Scotland. Having a hillwalking-friendly base close to the mountains you intend to climb can be a great boost.

See where you can get access to mountain huts.

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