Mountaineering Scotland are pleased to announce Anne Butler as the first female president, taking over from Brian Shackleton who stepped down at last Saturday's 2023 AGM.
Mountaineering Scotland has worked closely with Braulen Estate and East Monar Estate to reinstate the concession which allows vehicle access over the winter period (approx. 1st November to 31st March) when the private glen road is closed to public vehicles.
Take a look back at the work the Mountaineering Scotland team carried out on behalf of our members in October.
Autumn is often the most changeable of all our seasons in terms of weather variability. We say farewell to summer and hello to winter with a chaotic meteorological mix.
Hillwalkers reminded to pack their torches and brush up on navigation skills as clocks go back
The mountains have started to turn orange, the temperatures are dropping, and now is the time of year when you can start to look for a specific set of conditions – those needed to create a temperature inversion. But what makes inversions so special, and how do you find them?
A project is proposed to clean up the Old Man of Hoy, removing and disposing of decades of rotting pegs, old rusted bolts and unsightly tat that is making this sea stack look a mess, when it should be a pleasure to climb. This is with the agreement of the landowner, RSPB, who look after the extensive breeding seabird colony here.
Mountaineering Scotland is seeking the views of members on a new proposed hydro scheme which will have an impact on some popular climbing and hill walking venues in the central highlands.
As the nights draw in and we edge closer towards the clocks going back at the end of October, this is one of the best times of year to make sure your navigation skills are up to scratch.
From access & conservation to the latest from the Mountain Safety Team, take a look back at what the Mountaineering Scotland team got up to on your behalf in September.
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