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Helpers clock up £1m-worth of work for charity

Volunteers working for the National Trust for Scotland contributed more than a million pounds’ worth of time to the charity this year.

Undaunted outdoors fan Julie overcomes disabilities to gain top award

A woman who overcame a number of disabilities spoke of her love of the outdoors after gaining the highest level of the John Muir Award.

Cononish gold mine gets the go-ahead from planners

A controversial plan to reopen a goldmine in a Highlands national park was given the go-ahead today. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Par...

National park boss recommends goldmine go-ahead

A national park boss has recommended the reopening of a goldmine in the Highlands despite it being against the park authority’s landscape policy.

Police appeal for help to solve West Highland Way gear mystery

Police are appealing for the public’s help after mystery camping gear was found on Scotland’s most popular long-distance path.

Rescued munro walkers were spooked by adder

Two walkers had to be rescued from the most southerly munro after leaving the tourist path and being ‘spooked’ by an adder.

Mountain body upbeat on safety as incidents drop to 30-year low

The number of mountain rescue incidents in Scotland has fallen to a 30-year-low, according to the representative body for climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers.

New boat service offers Lomond munrobaggers a watery start

Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro can now start their journey by train and boat. A new timetabled waterbus service across Loch ...

Scottish watershed walks spark debate

Peter Wright's book of his Scottish watershed walk has prompted debate among the hillwalking community .

Outdoor shop's donation adds to mountain rescuers' vehicle fund

Staff and customers at a Glasgow outdoors shop have helped swell the coffers of a rescue team’s appeal for funds.

Family rescued after hillside slip leads to injury

Rescuers went to the aid of a family on the hills overlooking Loch Lomond after the mother slipped and injured her leg.

TV film will show off-roaders' national park clash

More details of an upcoming television series looking at controversies in Britain’s national parks were released today.

Challenge organisers' cash will help munro footpath work

Organisers of a mountain adventure challenge have given a cash boost to help repair paths on the peak where the event took place.

Lomond authority denies camping ban will be extended

A national park boss has denied claims a camping ban will be imposed on further areas after bylaws came into force this year that leave outdoor enthusiasts facing a £500 fine if they pitch their tents .

Honest walkers earn praise after adding to forgotten donation tub

Hillwalkers on a popular Scottish munro have been praised for their honesty. The National Trust for Scotland said walkers tackling Ben Lomond had s...