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Ardnish Estate to end free use of Peanmeanach bothy due to visitor numbers

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts will no longer have free use of a bothy in the western Highlands. From early October, the Peanmeanach on the Ardnis...

Maintenance spending and membership up for Mountain Bothies Association

The charity that cares for more than 100 mountain shelters has boosted its membership by 18 per cent.

Multinational group restores Leacraithnaich bothy in Morvern

A multinational group of volunteers has helped restore a bothy in the Scottish Highlands. A team with members from eight different countries spent ...

Wander Woman Phoebe Smith confirmed as Long Distance Walkers' president

Members of the Long Distance Walkers Association have confirmed adventurer and writer Phoebe Smith as their president.

Three new shelters opened as Mountain Bothies Association reveals £80,000 spend

The charity that looks after more than 100 mountain shelters across Britain said it spent £81,000 on maintaining them last year.

Body found on Strathcarron hillside by member of public

A man’s body has been found on a Highland hillside where a walker has been missing since February. A member of the public made the discovery abov...

Police appeal for sightings of missing Strathcarron hillwalker Stephen Mitchell

Police are appealing to outdoor enthusiasts for sightings of a hillwalker who has been reported missing in the Highlands.

Backcountry ski club plans to build mountain hut on Aonach Mòr in Lochaber

A backcountry skiing club has announced ambitious plans to build a mountain hut on the slopes of the UK’s eighth highest peak in Lochaber.

'Soulless and unwelcoming' no more: Dubs Hut re-opens after bothies charity's work

A ‘soulless and unwelcoming’ former mining hut in the Lake District has been transformed into a more welcoming shelter for outdoor enthusiasts.

An Cladach bothy on Islay will close for six months during stalking season

The charity caring for a bothy on Islay has agreed it will be closed for six months each year, at the request of the owners.

Police launch Bothy Watch as walkers' safety put at risk by revellers

Police in the South of Scotland have launched a Bothy Watch scheme after reports the free shelters are being misused.

Mountain Bothies Association takes ownership of Glenpean bothy in west Highlands

The Mountain Bothies Association has taken ownership of a shelter that was one of its earliest renovation projects.

Corrour Bothy toilet changes mean more convenience for volunteers

Volunteers have completed work to increase the convenience of the facilities at a remote but busy bothy in the Highlands.

Four days of helicopter airlifts begin second Suilven footpath repair phase

Major works will begin next week on improvements to a footpath on Suilven. Hundreds of tons of stone and gravel will be airlifted on to the mountai...