We offer a wide range of great value mountain skills, rock climbing and climbing coaching workshops, held in locations across Scotland. We also organise talks, lectures and other events during the year to help you grow your knowledge and meet other hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers.
Check out the full schedule below and click for more information, booking details and prices.
Please note: We indicate whether courses are fully booked below, but please be aware this is not an automatic update, so the situation may change before this page is updated.
Waiting lists
We operate a waiting list for most events to fill spaces that become available in case of cancellations. Please add your details to the waiting list for any courses and dates that are fully booked that you are interested in and we will be in touch with everyone on the list if any places become available.
Discover the hidden life of the Cairngorms uplands in this engaging talk led by Ewan Craig, RSPB warden, exploring the wildlife, habitats and folklore that make Scotland’s highest mountains internationally important and so appealing to every hillwalker and climber.
This talk is designed for anyone who enjoys the high ground and will cover iconic upland habitats and species such as dotterel, ptarmigan and mountain hare, the challenges they face from climate change and human pressures, and how climbers and hillwalkers can help protect these fragile environments while continuing to enjoy the hills responsibly this summer.
Our very own Catriona Davies, Access and Environment Officer, will be there to answer questions on access rights in relation to conservation.
Online panel discussion
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
This one-day course is a first step into outdoor rock climbing. Experience outdoor rock climbing with the safety of a Bottom-Rope, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or done a little climbing indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:6.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
Appreciating wildlife is an important part of our time spent in the hills. When we learn to read the tracks and signs of mammals, birds, amphibians, insects and more, a whole world opens up. Whether we find footprints, feathers, droppings, feeding remains or other clues, we discover what wildlife has been around, what they have been up to, and how they fit into the montane ecosystem.
Join naturalist and certified tracker Dan Puplett for an online presentation in which we will look at a range of tracks and signs you might find in the hills, followed by a Q&A session.
We will also explore how recording the tracks and signs we see can help us become citizen scientists, supporting the conservation of our fantastic upland wildlife.
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This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Rosyth Quarry
This one-day course is a first step into outdoor rock climbing. Experience outdoor rock climbing with the safety of a Bottom-Rope, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or done a little climbing indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:6.
The course will cover:
Area: Blackford Quarry
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Arrochar
Fitness level 3
This one-day course is designed to take your indoor climbing skills and applying them to outdoor Sport Climbing. Learn the art of Sport Climbing and pick up some skills to help you become an independent sport climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover:
Area: Benny Beg
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Arrochar
Fitness level 3
A first step into outdoor Bouldering. This one-day course offers you the chance to experience outdoor bouldering under the supervision of our expert coach, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or boulder indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:8.
The course will cover:
Area: Glasgow
This one-day course is designed to take your indoor climbing skills and applying them to outdoor Sport Climbing. Learn the art of Sport Climbing and pick up some skills to help you become an independent sport climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover:
Area: Benny Beg
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Arrochar
Fitness level 3
A first step into outdoor Bouldering. This one-day course offers you the chance to experience outdoor bouldering under the supervision of our expert coach, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or boulder indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:8.
The course will cover:
Area: Edinburgh
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Pentland Hills
Fitness level 2
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Pentland Hills
Fitness level 2
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Pentland Hills
Fitness level 2
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Auchinstarry Quarry
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Central Belt
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
This one-day course is designed to take your indoor climbing skills and applying them to outdoor Sport Climbing. Learn the art of Sport Climbing and pick up some skills to help you become an independent sport climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover:
Area: Comic Crag
This one day hike is designed to help people aim for their first summit, with a relaxed and friendly approach. We can talk about related topics along the way, and you will go home with new knowledge, skills and confidence to plan your own adventures.
During the walk, we will regularly assess route options based on progress, energy levels, and weather conditions.
During the course of the day we will talk about topics including:
Area: Ben Vrackie, Pitlochry
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Creag Na H-Eighe & Polney Crags
This course is for rock climbers that are already leading trad climbs but want to know how to solve common problems, or situations that they or their partner might get into. We will introduce you to the fundamentals that a trad rock climber might need to carry out a basic rescue of the climbing second or escape the system to go and get help. There will be opportunities to see each skill demonstrated, perform the skill and then practice the skill.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover things like:
Area: Lochaber
This course is for rock climbers who are already leading trad climbs but want to know how to solve more complex problems, which are still common. We will refresh escaping the system and then move on to common problems that trad climbing teams might face when retreating from a situation either down or up. There will be opportunities to see each skill demonstrated, perform the skill and then practice the skill.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4
The course will cover things like:
Area: Lochaber
By the end of the day those on the course should:
New for 2026, the Improvers Scrambling Course is designed for those with prior scrambling experience who wish to further develop their skills, confidence, and decision-making in a safe and supportive environment. It is ideal for anyone who has completed a previous introduction to scrambling course and now wants to prepare for classic Grade 1 mountain scrambles in Scotland.
The course aims to build confidence in route choice, movement efficiency, and risk management, helping participants avoid common hazards such as slips, navigation errors, and being caught out by changing conditions. We also provide guidance on recognising when to retreat, adapt plans, or seek the support of a qualified instructor or guide.
What you'll learn:
Area: Glencoe
This one-day course is run as a member’s bouldering social accompanied by an expert coach to give you all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your climbing. It's an opportunity to meet up with other psyched boulderers from across Scotland and visit some of the best bouldering venues around.
This course is ideal for members who boulder, indoors or out at all experience levels, and would like to visit some of the country’s best venues.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:8.
The course will cover:
Area: Torridon
This one-day course is a first step into outdoor rock climbing. Experience outdoor rock climbing with the safety of a Bottom-Rope, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or done a little climbing indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:6.
The course will cover:
Area: Benny beg
This one-day course is run as a member’s bouldering social accompanied by an expert coach to give you all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your climbing. It's an opportunity to meet up with other psyched boulderers from across Scotland and visit some of the best bouldering venues around.
This course is ideal for members who boulder, indoors or out at all experience levels, and would like to visit some of the country’s best venues.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:8.
The course will cover:
Area: Torridon
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Rosyth Quarry
Now you can trad climb, let’s make you a pro. Through perfecting ropework skills and gear placements, to making the best decisions and problems solving, it’s time to perfect your Trad Climbing on this one-day course.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Creag Na H-Eighe
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
This one-day course is designed to take your indoor climbing skills and applying them to outdoor Sport Climbing. Learn the art of Sport Climbing and pick up some skills to help you become an independent sport climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover:
Area: Benny beg
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
A first step into outdoor Bouldering. This one-day course offers you the chance to experience outdoor bouldering under the supervision of our expert coach, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or boulder indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:8.
The course will cover:
Area: Central Belt
A first step into outdoor Bouldering. This one-day course offers you the chance to experience outdoor bouldering under the supervision of our expert coach, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or boulder indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:8.
The course will cover:
Area: Central Belt
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Central Belt
The Mountain Training Certified 2-day Hill Skills course is a great way to learn more about hiking in the hills, including essentials such as navigation and how to plan a route. This is ideal for people who are new to the hills or anyone who would like to build up the confidence to go beyond the routes they know well.
The course will focus on the essentials such as choosing where to go, knowing how to use a map and compass to navigate, and how to look after yourself throughout the day. It can also be used as a first stepping stone to other Mountain Training skills courses and qualifications.
The course will cover:
Area: Ochils
Join our new ‘Get to know mountain rescue’ course and discover who mountain rescue volunteers are, their vital role in the Scottish mountains, and how rescue operations unfold. Throughout this interactive session, you’ll learn about safety procedures, communication methods, and the step-by-step planning and process of a successful rescue. By the end you’ll have a clearer understanding of the teamwork and skills involved in mountain rescue and some of the key kit and equipment used.
The cost of this course will include a donation to Scottish Mountain Rescue.
What you'll learn:
Area: Arrochar MRT base
This one-day course is a first step into outdoor rock climbing. Experience outdoor rock climbing with the safety of a Bottom-Rope, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or done a little climbing indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:6.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
This one-day course is a first step into outdoor rock climbing. Experience outdoor rock climbing with the safety of a Bottom-Rope, learning some new skills that can start you on your outdoor climbing journey.
This course is ideal for members who have never climbed before or done a little climbing indoors but would like to try climbing on real rock.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:6.
The course will cover:
Area: Blackford Quarry
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Rosyth Quarry & Limekilns
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Moffat
Fitness level 1
Now you can trad climb, let’s make you a pro. Through perfecting ropework skills and gear placements, to making the best decisions and problems solving, it’s time to perfect your Trad Climbing on this one-day course.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Creag Na H-Eighe & Polney Crags
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
Now you’re a sport climber let’s make you a pro. Learn some advanced technical and movement skills to make your Sport Climbing as safe and efficient as possible on this one-day course.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover:
Area: Balgone Heughs
The Under 18’s Hill Skills course is a great way to learn more about hiking in the hills, including fundamentals of navigation, route planning, what to pack, hazards, emergencies and how to look after yourself. This is ideal for under 18’s who are new to the hills or are looking to grow independence and confidence.
Instructor ratio 1:6.
The course covers topics like:
Area: Ben Vrackie, Pitlochry
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Area: Braemar
Fitness level 3
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
Now you can trad climb, let’s make you a pro. Through perfecting ropework skills and gear placements, to making the best decisions and problems solving, it’s time to perfect your Trad Climbing on this one-day course.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
This two-day course is designed as the next step on your journey to becoming a safe and independent Trad Climber. Looking at the skills to be a competent second and looking at what’s involved in lead climbing.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Central belt
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
This one-day course is designed to take your indoor climbing skills and applying them to outdoor Sport Climbing. Learn the art of Sport Climbing and pick up some skills to help you become an independent sport climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover:
Area: Comic Crag
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Kingussie
Now you can trad climb, let’s make you a pro. Through perfecting ropework skills and gear placements, to making the best decisions and problems solving, it’s time to perfect your Trad Climbing on this one-day course.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Glen Nevis
The Mountain Training Certified 2-day Mountain Skills course is a great opportunity to learn more about looking after yourself in steep rocky places, where the scenery is breath-taking and weather changeable.
Steep, rocky mountains can be intimidating places and it’s common for people to have experienced getting lost or finding themselves uncomfortable on rough ground, which can impact the confidence they have to go beyond the routes they already know. A Mountain Skills course is designed to give you the tools to explore with confidence as you develop your movement skills and learn more about risk management, navigation and route finding in the mountains.
The course will cover:
Area: Glencoe
Now you can trad climb, let’s make you a pro. Through perfecting ropework skills and gear placements, to making the best decisions and problems solving, it’s time to perfect your Trad Climbing on this one-day course.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:2.
The course will cover:
Area: Central Belt
This one-day course is designed to take your indoor climbing skills and applying them to outdoor Sport Climbing. Learn the art of Sport Climbing and pick up some skills to help you become an independent sport climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
The course will cover:
Area: Benny beg
This one-day course is designed to progress your outdoor climbing and teach you about how to effectively move on rock, protect yourself and take that first step to becoming an independent outdoor climber.
Instructor to climber ratio 1:4.
Please note: This is not a lead climbing course but a progression on the way to becoming a lead climber.
The course will cover:
Area: Rosyth Quarry
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
A one-day Mountaineering Scotland navigation course will give you a firm grounding in practical mountain navigation skills, no matter which fitness level you choose.
Instructor ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 6 or 12 people per course.
The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills by:
We aim to cover as much as possible, depending on the group, group size and weather conditions.
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