Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Missing walkers safe after finding refuge in bothy

Two missing walkers have been found safe and well after a major search operation in the northern Highlands.

RAF crew finds missing Monadhliath walker

A walker who was reported missing in the Highlands has been safe and well. The woman, from the Edinburgh area, camped out on the hillside overnight...

Bothy group's record spend on upkeep

The charity that looks after Scotland’s bothies spent a record £45,000 on renovating and maintaining more than half the buildings in its care.

Scotland's mountains: 'tell walkers where to go'

Scotland stands accused of ‘mountain nihilism’ in its continuing opposition to adopting the practice of waymarking footpaths on its high ground.

Police probe after walkers find golden eagle's body

Police in the Highlands are asking walkers to be on the alert for signs of wildlife crime after walkers discovered the body of a golden eagle.

'Dead chuffed' Bragg wins Fellsman at first attempt

The list of starters for one of the country’s most gruelling long-distance events was missing one significant number.

National park ranger 'specials' in action to curb anti-social visitors

National park rangers who were recently sworn in as special constables took part in a clampdown on unruly behaviour at the weekend.

Mountain rescuer hurt in Highland fall

A member of a mountain rescue team was injured yesterday in a fall during training. The man fell at Smiddy Creag on An Teallach while on an exercis...