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Man dies after falling 30m from Stob Bàn during Storm Dennis
A man has died after falling from a Highland munro during Storm Dennis. The 42-year-old fell about 100ft into a gorge on Stob Bàn in the Mamores o...
Rescuers will continue search for walker Martin Rhodes, missing for two months
Rescuers in the Highlands said they will continue their searches for a walker who has been missing for two months.
Highland walker dies and another injured after lightning strikes Mamores munro
A walker has died after being struck by lightning on a Highland mountain. The woman was with a group of seven people on the Mamores when two of the...
On test: two- to three-season walking boots reviewed
Twelve pairs of walking boots put to the test through extensive hoofing across the hills, but which scored best?.
Outdoor fans invited to bag a munro in memory of Sir Hugh
Outdoor fans are being invited to take part in a munrobagging challenge with a difference, to mark the centenary of the death of the man who gave his name to the 3,000ft mountains.
Two walkers die in fall on Scotland's most northerly munro Ben Hope
Two walkers have died in a fall on Scotland’s most northerly munro. Assynt Mountain Rescue Team was called out to Ben Hope in Sutherland on Tuesd...
John Muir Trust pays tribute after death of 'Mr Cairngorms' Adam Watson
The John Muir Trust has paid tribute to a mountain expert affectionately known as Mr Cairngorms, who died this week.
Hill sleuths' survey reveals true values of Snowdonia peak Foel Penolau
Myrddyn Phillips and his colleague Aled Williams go weaselling in the boulders of in a quest to find out whether the rocky peak measures up.
Kendal Mountain Festival: big names mingle with big crowds as event grows
Another successful year for the Cumbrian town's festival as the stars descend for four days of outdoor-oriented entertainment.
National Trust for Scotland appoints keen walker Sir Mark Jones as chair
The National Trust for Scotland has appointed a keen walker as its next chair. Sir Mark Jones will take over from Sir Moir Lockhead as head of the ...
Designer's pitch to festival-goers: don't ditch the tent; turn it into a rucksack
A Dundee University graduate is hoping his novel recycling idea will reduce the waste of abandoned tents at music festivals.
Renewed appeal for sightings as searches fail to find missing walker Martin Rhodes
Rescuers have renewed their appeal for sightings of a walker who has been missing for three weeks in Wester Ross.
Mountain Aid charity urges walkers to pull on boots and become Corbett Connoisseurs
A charity is urging hillwalkers to become Corbett Connoisseurs to help fund its safety work. Mountain Aid wants walkers to pull on their boots duri...
Mountaineering mourns Andy Nisbet and Steve Perry who died in Ben Hope fall
The mountaineering community is mourning the loss of two of its accomplished members who died in a fall on Ben Hope.
On test: Teva Arrowood 2 Mid WP boots reviewed
Footwear you can use on the trail and in town: we head out in Teva's stylish versatile boots...
On test: Hanwag Tatra II GTX boots reviewed
An update to the German brand's best-selling boot includes restyling and extra comfort; how did they fare on the British hills?.
Cairn Gorm company enters administration after eight-week funicular closure
The company that runs the funicular railway and snowsports resort on Cairn Gorm has gone into administration.
John Muir Trust plans toilets and extra parking at foot of Blàbheinn on Skye
A conservation charity has revealed plans to double the number of parking places and build two toilets at the foot of a popular munro on the Isle of Skye.