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Support your national huts with our Crowdfunder
Monday 8th December 2025, 1:36pm

Mountaineering Scotland and the BMC are joining forces to raise £60,000 for urgent refurbishments to our members-only Alex MacIntyre and Don Whillans Memorial Huts to keep them open for future generations.

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Mountaineering Scotland AGM 2025
Friday 5th December 2025, 10:28am

Mountaineering Scotland members gathered at DCA Dundee on 29 November for the 2025 Annual General meeting. The event brought together over 80 hillwalkers, climbers, skiers, volunteers and staff for a morning full of inspiring talks, discussions, updates and future plans.

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in November 2025
Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 11:52am

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 Catriona Davies, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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Heading to the hills? Remember to ThinkWINTER!
Monday 1st December 2025, 8:30am

The 2025 ThinkWINTER campaign focusses on planning and preparation as the key to enjoying Scotland’s hills and mountains this winter.

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Alpine Club announce new grant to fund mountaineering research
Friday 28th November 2025, 1:00pm

The Alpine Club, the world’s longest-running membership organisation for mountaineers, launched a new grant that will fund original research into mountaineering and the mountain environment. The Audrey Salkeld Bursary will provide annual funding of £3,000.

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in October 2025
Friday 31st October 2025, 11:50am

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 Catriona Davies, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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Within You: Finding Confidence and Connection in the Outdoors
Monday 20th October 2025, 9:47am

We've partnered with Keela for our new Within You campaign. Celebrating the confidence, freedom and connection that come from time spent in nature. Find out more here.

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Introducing the new Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance (SORA) manifesto
Monday 6th October 2025, 10:01am

Mountaineering Scotland is proud to be a member of the Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance (SORA), a coalition of the nation's main outdoor recreation organisations, representing a variety of activities including walking, climbing, snow-sports touring, cycling, paddling and horse riding.

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in September 2025
Wednesday 1st October 2025, 3:58pm

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 Catriona Davies, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in August 2025
Monday 1st September 2025, 11:11am

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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