Join today - 20% off for new members 

Whether you've just started hiking in Scotland's hills, or have years of experience as a hill walker, climber or ski tourer, join our community of 16,000 members who love to walk, climb and ski in Scotland.

Until 30 June 2025, new members will receive 20% off your first year. Unlock an extra 5% off - sign up to our newsletter to get your discount code.

Why join Mountaineering Scotland?

We are the organisation that represents hill walkers, climbers and snowsports tourers in Scotland. By becoming a member, 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! 

Protecting our mountains

We campaign on the issues that matter including access rights and conservation and sustainability for Scotland's hills and mountains.

Skills & Safety

Learn new skills and gain confidence in the hills on our great value, expert-led courses including navigation, mountain skills, scrambling and winter skills.

Insurance & discounts

Gain peace of mind with personal accident and liability insurance, plus enjoy savings at loads of outdoor retailers and accommodation. 

Have your voice heard

We represent hillwalkers, climbers and ski-tourers in national issues, as a member you can have your say by voting at our AGM.


Member benefits

As a member, you get access to some great member benefits including skills and safety training, insurance, money-saving offers and discounts and exclusive access to national/club huts in some amazing locations.

 
18-25 digital
Individual adult or youth/
Concession/ClimbScotland Gold
Club adult/youth/
University
Digital membership card X X X
Scottish Mountaineer magazine (digital) X X X
Members e-zine & ClimbScotland e-news X X X
Members offer emails  X X X
Mountain Skills courses X X X
Climbing courses and competitions X X X
Mountain Training registration X X X
Eligible for BMC travel insurance X X X
£20m combined liability insurance cover X X X
Personal Accident Insurance X X  
Scottish Mountaineer magazine (print) (opt-in) *   X X
Free gift (new members) **   X  
Printed membership card (on request)   X  
Printed membership card (on request - £2 fee)     X

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Membership of Mountaineering Scotland offers excellent value and costs less than £4/month for a full adult membership and £2/month for a youth member (under 18). 

Simply go to our online members portal, fill in your details and choose the right membership category for you. Your welcome pack will be in the post within 7-10 working days.

Until 30 June 2025, new members* will receive 20% off your first year. Unlock an extra 5% off - sign up to our newsletter to get your discount code.

*not applicable to Mountain Training Candidate, Joint, or Family memberships

Membership Category Annual Price Discounted Price With extra 5%
Individual (18+) £47 £37.60 (save £9.40) £35.25 (save £11.75)
Concession (unwaged/low income & students) £31 £24.80 (save £6.20) £23.25 (save £7.75)
18-25 digital membership £28 £22.40 (save £5.60) £21 (save £7)
Youth / ClimbScotland Gold (U18s) £24.25 £19.40 (save £4.85) £18.19 (save £6.06)
Mountain Training Candidate (registered with Mountain Training) £39
Joint (2 individual adult memberships at same address)  £80
Family (1 adult + up to 5 under 18s)  £54.50
Family (2 adults + up to 5 under 18s)  £87.50

  • Joint and family memberships - members must be registered at same address. Add the other members and link them in your family group then give each person an individual adult/youth or ClimbScotland Gold membership. Please note, family membership is made up of individual memberships with a discount applied in the shopping cart - see below for more detail. See below for more information on how to purchase.
  • Free gift for new UK members only purchasing Individual adult/youth, ClimbScotland Gold or Concession categories. One gift per joint/family membership.
  • Overseas new members - surcharge of £10 postage for non-UK addresses to cover your welcome pack. Scottish Mountaineer magazine digital version included in your membership, print edition available as an add-on purchase.
  • 2025-26 membership prices effective from 1 April 2025 - click here (pdf)

Please read our membership terms and conditions - click here

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How do I set up a Joint or Family membership?

To join as a family or two adult members at the same address, log in to the Members Portal, select family membership and add each person to your family. Then complete the details for each family member. The joint/family membership consists of individual memberships for each person with the discount applied at the checkout. 

Download our family and joint membership pdf or watch our video for more details.


Read our membership membership FAQs for more info on payment methods, joint/family membership and concessions.





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