Join our community of 16,000 members who love to walk, climb and ski in Scotland. You'll be supporting our work representing you - protecting access rights and promoting sustainable and responsible enjoyment of our hills. You'll also get some great member benefits!
We campaign on the issues that matter including access rights and conservation and sustainability for Scotland's hills and mountains.
Learn new skills and gain confidence in the hills on our great value, expert-led courses.
Gain peace of mind with personal accident insurance, plus enjoy savings at loads of outdoor retailers and accommodation across the country.
We represent your voice in national issues, as a member you can have your say by voting at our AGM.
| Membership Category | Annual Price |
|---|---|
| Individual (18+) | £48.75 |
| Concession (unwaged/low income & students) | £32.25 |
| 18-25 digital membership | £29 |
| Youth (U18s) | £25.25 |
| Mountain Training Candidate (registered with Mountain Training) | £40.50 |
| Joint (2 individual adult memberships at same address) | £83 |
| Family (1 adult + up to 5 under 18s) | £56.50 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 5 under 18s) | £91 |
Exclusive access to our popular programme of climbing workshops and courses. A low-cost way to hone your techniques and grow confidence on the wall. Also get access to our ClimbScotland competitions.
Mountaineering Scotland members get great discounts at loads of retailers including - 40% off Osprey, 15% off Cotswold Outdoor and Scottish Mountaineering Press.
Get 15% off + free shipping on Scottish Mountaineering Press' website, including all SMC guidebooks.
Get 'no-fault' compensation up to £10,000, including up to £500 for physiotherapy and osteopathy treatment.
Huts offer simple and affordable places to stay in some superb locations for hill-walking across Scotland.
Receive a free subscription to our exclusive members magazine, Scottish Mountaineer. Jam-packed with inspiring stories, advice from industry experts and more.
Mountaineering Scotland members benefit from vehicle access to the private road in Glen Strathfarrar giving access to the hills and climbing crags in winter.
Access to specialist insurance for climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers heading abroad - various levels of cover available.
If you're looking to qualify as a mountain leader or climbing instructor, Mountaineering Scotland membership gives you access to those courses.
"It opens so many opportunities to attend informative training and events, as well as discounts on essential kit for being in the hills."
- Member survey feedback
"Joining Mountaineering Scotland helped me feel confident getting into outdoor climbing - and I met people who actually wanted to get out every weekend"
- Member survey feedback
"I don’t think it’s much to pay for an organisation that gives so much to an activity I have had lifelong enjoyment from. Access to discounts and very good value courses means the membership almost pays for itself."
- Member survey feedback
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