Mountaineering Scotland is pleased to report a major success in the campaign to protect Scotland’s mountains from inappropriate development, as the Shared Rural Network (SRN) announces a significant review and reduction in the planned infrastructure rollout. This change follows several years of campaigning by Mountaineering Scotland, the John Muir Trust and many other partners, local communities, community councils and individuals over the environmental impact of the original plans.
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.
We’re excited to announce a brand-new member benefit in partnership with AllTrails, the world’s leading hiking and trail discovery app. From today, all Mountaineering Scotland members can enjoy six months free access to AllTrails Plus, unlocking premium features to help you get even more out of your time in the outdoors.
We're pleased to announce our two new courses - Introduction to outdoor bouldering and Outdoor bouldering sessions. We caught up with Instructor Ben to see what they're about.
Join us and get stuck in to some path maintenance at our Skye path volunteering event, in partnership with the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland and the BMC.
Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS) are pleased to announce that their joint campaign, It’s Up to Us, has raised over £250,000 to repair decades of path erosion on An Teallach, one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains, as they celebrate 2-years since the project began.
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.
We explore some of our staff's top picks for walks in Scotland in partnership with Scottish Mountaineering Press. This time we look at Sgùrr nan Gillean as nominated by our Mountain Safety Advisor, Max Hunter.
We explore some of our staff's top picks for walks in Scotland in partnership with Scottish Mountaineering Press. This time we look at Beinn Alligin as nominated by our President, Anne Butler.
Recognising when someone is struggling with their mental health is an essential skill in the outdoors. While many of us turn to the mountains for stress relief, adventure, or personal challenge, it’s important to remember that mental distress can arise anywhere. In this blog, Cory Jones explores how to identify distress in the mountains and practical steps you can take to support someone in need.
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