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ClimbScotland Festival report
Thursday 20th July 2017, 1:57pm

The first ClimbScotland Festival for young climbers and paraclimbers was held last month at EICA Ratho. Read how iot went and of plans for the future.

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New poll reveals the call of wild places to visitors
Monday 17th July 2017, 9:31am

Mountaineering Scotland supports the findings of a poll by the John Muir Trust which shows the importance visitors place on Scotland's wild landscapes and mountains.

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Mountain plant hunters
Thursday 13th July 2017, 4:16pm

Project seeks hill walking volunteers to help with national plant survey in remote and high level areas

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Hilltracks appeal for eyes on the ground
Thursday 22nd June 2017, 11:40am

Mountaineering Scotland supports the Scottish Environment LINK Hilltracks group which wants hill-goers to photograph controversial vehicle tracks in the mountains

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New look for Met Office's mountain weather
Thursday 22nd June 2017, 10:43am

Met Office unveils new Mountain Region Forecasts with improved presentation of vital information for climbers and walkers

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Arran Coastal Way becomes Great Trail
Wednesday 21st June 2017, 10:17am

Walking route round coast of Arran reaches standards to be accepted into the Scotland's Great Trails network

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Keep It Wild campaign launched
Wednesday 14th June 2017, 11:33am

John Muir Trust launches campaign calling on Scottish Government to give greater protection to Wild Land areas.

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Rockfall warning
Monday 12th June 2017, 4:49pm

Following two accidents in the Cairngorms at the weekend climbers and walkers have been urged to be cautious on or below mountain routes

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Get into climbing
Friday 9th June 2017, 10:56am

ClimbScotland Festival 2017 will help youngsters reach the heights

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Mountain Writing Competition launched for 2017
Wednesday 7th June 2017, 1:13pm

Time to get writing for our annual competition to find the best mountain prose and poetry

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