Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS) are delighted to announce that their joint campaign, It’s Up To Us, has raised over £218,000 of the £300,000 target for essential mountain path repairs since the campaign was launched one year ago.
Mountain Safety Advisor Ben Gibson takes a brief look back over the past winter season (Dec 23 – April 24) and shares the lessons he has learned from delivering Mountaineering Scotland’s winter courses and from his own personal experiences, while looking at what can be taken forward to next winter.
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 CEO Stuart Younie, Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.
Mountaineering Scotland and the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) have announced a joint project aimed at improving the safety of hillwalkers, climbers, mountaineers and others who enjoy spending time exploring the hills and mountains.
Introducing a new Mountaineering Scotland Weather Skills Course in association with MWIS, exclusively for our members. This one day mountain weather workshop is for members interested in expanding their knowledge of mountain weather and how this relates to making the most of your adventures in the mountains.
The latest update from Mountaineering Scotland on the North Face car park at Torlundy.
The National Planning Framework 4, which came into effect in February 2023, has made it easier for certain types of development proposed for Wild Land Areas to get permission through the planning system. Access & Conservation Officer, Davie Black, takes a look at which ones are currently giving cause for concern...
Our recent survey around the proposal to clean-up the Old Man of Hoy generated not only a large initial response in terms of both results and comments on social media, but also lengthy discussions in UKC Forums following the announcement of a film project and crowdfunding page.
Mountaineering Scotland's Senior Mountain Safety Advisor, Ross Cadie, takes a look at the latest courses available to members and new members this summer.
From the latest Access & Conservation news to climbing competitions and the end of our winter mountain safety courses, take a look back at what the Mountaineering Scotland team got up to on behalf of our members in March.
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