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.
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
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 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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