Police delay release of avalanche victims' details

Police in the Highlands today said they would not be releasing the names of the two men who died on Buachaille Etive Mòr earlier this week until a formal identification had taken place.

Search on for two climbers after Glencoe avalanche

A major rescue operation is underway in the Highlands after an avalanche hit a party of climbers. Two mountaineers are feared missing after the inc...

Nevis climber injured in avalanche

A climber has been injured in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain. Police are co-ordinating the rescue of a man who was caught in a fall o...

Creag Meagaidh avalanche victim was young Scout leader

The man who died in an avalanche on Creag Meagaidh on Monday was a dedicated young leader with the Scouts who had raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Rescuers' search after Highlands avalanche report

Mountain rescuers are currently carrying out a search following an avalanche in the Highlands. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth has joine...

'Lucky' Lakes climber survives being swept 240m by avalanche

A Lake District climber had a lucky escape today after an avalanche swept him 240m (785ft) down a mountainside.

Cairngorm ski centre closed because of snow

One of Scotland’s busiest ski centres has had to close – because there is too much snow. The Cairngorm Mountain centre announced today’s clos...

Snowdonia car park cleared after mountain body's plea

The national park authority has cleared snow from the car park at one of Snowdonia’s busiest starting points for walkers and climbers.

Couple led to safety after night on Lakeland fell

A couple were led to safety today after spending the night on a freezing Lakeland felltop. The pair became benighted near the summit of the Old Man...