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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland - November 2024
Tuesday 26th November 2024, 2:41pm

At the end of each month, we take a look back at the work the team has been carrying out on behalf of our members. Read on to hear the latest updates from the Access & Conservation, Mountain Safety, ClimbScotland and Member Services & Communications teams.

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2024 AGM round-up
Tuesday 26th November 2024, 10:45am

Find out what happened at the 2024 Mountaineering Scotland AGM.

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What to pack in your rucksack for emergencies
Sunday 10th November 2024, 10:00am

You’ve been exploring the mountains for a few seasons now and it’s all been going great...but now it's autumn, and what if something were to happen that’s more than a minor detour? What should you do? What kit should you have to deal with it? Our latest #AutumnAdventures post has you covered!

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in October 2024
Wednesday 30th October 2024, 9:00am

At the end of each month, we take a look back at the work the team has been carrying out on behalf of our members. Read on to hear the latest updates from Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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How well do you know your head torch?
Wednesday 16th October 2024, 9:00am

As the days grow shorter and the clocks go back at the end of the month, mountain safety experts are asking outdoor enthusiasts, just how well do you know your head torch?

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in September 2024
Tuesday 8th October 2024, 11:35am

Welcome to the September monthly round-up from Mountaineering Scotland! At the end of each month, we take a look back at the work the team has been carrying out on behalf of our members. Read on to hear the latest updates from Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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TakItHame Day 2024: Ben Lomond Litter Pick
Tuesday 8th October 2024, 9:00am

Mountaineering Scotland, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and the National Trust for Scotland teamed up on Sunday 29th September 2024 for the first ever TakItHame litter pick event on Ben Lomond.

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Welcome update on future of Radical Road
Wednesday 11th September 2024, 2:12pm

Historic Environment Scotland have indicated that they are looking into improving access to part of the Radical Road, in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park, which has been closed to the public since 2018 due to a significant rockfall onto the path.

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Come for the climbing, love the experience
Wednesday 28th August 2024, 11:28am

Mountaineering Scotland’s Kirsty Pallas shares her memories of the last International Winter Climbing Meet (IWCM), ahead of the 2025 event.

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in August 2024
Wednesday 28th August 2024, 9:00am

At the end of each month, we take a look back at the work the team has been carrying out on behalf of our members. Read on to hear the latest updates from Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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