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Mountain Bothies Association in good financial health as Covid pandemic recedes

The charity that cares for mountain shelters in Britain ended 2022 with a large financial surplus. The Mountain Bothies Association said this was d...

Ramblers Scotland videos on respecting outdoors viewed more than ½m times

A series of light-hearted short videos aimed at responsible use of the outdoors has seen more than half a million views in its first month.

Police appeal for help finding missing Cairngorms man David Whiteman UPDATED

Police are appealing for help finding a man who has gone missing in the Cairngorms. David Whiteman was last seen in the area of Cairn Toul at 2pm o...

Cairn Gorm funicular problems push back reopening to late 2022

A controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm will not reopen in time for this winter’s skiing season, its owners announced.

Visitors urged to enjoy outdoors responsibly as Scotland readies for heatwave

Authorities in Scotland are urging the public to respect the outdoors environment as the nation readies itself for an expected weekend heatwave.

Police raid Cairngorms estate after golden eagle found poisoned

Police have raided a number of properties after a golden eagle was found poisoned on a Deeside estate.

Rescuers searching for missing runner Chris Smith find body near Glen Lyon munro

Rescuers searching for missing mountain runner Chris Smith have found a body. Police Scotland said the discovery was made about 11.50am on Thursday...

Mountain runner Chris Smith reported missing on Glen Lyon hills

A GB team international mountain runner has gone missing in the Scottish Highlands. Chris Smith headed out for a two-hour run on the mountains of G...

Runner Donnie Campbell sets new record time for summiting all 282 munros

Runner Donnie Campbell has completed a record-breaking round of all Scotland’s munros. The Inverness athlete beat the existing fastest time for a...

New bothy opens on Mar Lodge Estate in southern Cairngorms

A new bothy has opened in the southern Cairngorms after volunteers completed renovations on the building.

NatureScot imposes restrictions on Cairngorms estate after wildlife crime

Scotland’s advisory body on the outdoors has issued restrictions on another Highlands estate. NatureScot announced it had restricted the use of g...

Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

Network Rail accused of high-handed act in locking Ben Alder walkers' crossing

A walkers’ charity has accused a rail authority of acting in a high-handed manner after it padlocked a level crossing used by walkers to reach popular hills in the Highlands.

Charity set up in memory of Martin Moran to encourage teens to enjoy mountain life

The family of mountaineer Martin Moran have set up a charitable foundation in his memory. They hope to support young people from diverse background...

Body found on Glen Lyon mountain officially identified as runner Chris Smith

Police in Scotland said the body found on Thursday on the hills above Glen Lyon has been officially identified as Chris Smith.

Searches continue in Glen Lyon for missing mountain runner Chris Smith

Searches are continuing for a third day for an experienced mountain runner who has gone missing in the Highlands.

Outdoor groups call for more openness on Cairn Gorm ski centre plans

Outdoor groups have called for more openness around decision-making on the future of the troubled ski centre on Cairn Gorm.

Police investigate killing of white-tailed sea eagle poisoned in Strathdon

A rare bird of prey whose body was found in the Cairngorms national park was poisoned, police said. The dead white-tailed sea eagle was found in St...