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 from 1 April 2026 |
Become a member |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (18+) | £48.75 | Join now |
| Concession (unwaged/low income & students) | £32.25 | Join now |
| 18-25 digital membership | £29 | Join now |
| Youth / ClimbScotland Gold (U18s) | £25.25 | Join now |
| Mountain Training Candidate (registered with Mountain Training) | £40.50 | Join now |
| Joint (2 individual adult memberships at same address) | £83 | Join now |
| Family (1 adult + up to 5 under 18s) | £56.50 | Join now |
| Family (2 adults + up to 5 under 18s) | £91 | Join now |
Exclusive access to our popular programme of mountain skills workshops and courses. A low-cost way to hone your techniques and grow confidence in the hills.
Mountaineering Scotland members get great discounts at loads of retailers including - 40% off Osprey, 15% off Cotswold Outdoor and Scottish Mountaineering Press.
Get 60 days free OS Maps premium subscription as well as discounts on other mapping brands like Harvey Maps and AllTrails.
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
"I like being part of an organisation that lobbies for access and protection of our mountains, plus the discounts and access to club huts are good."
- 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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