Warning as Lochaber rescuers find missing Ben Nevis walker in 'blackspot' corrie

Rescuers have warned that Britain’s highest mountain is still in winter condition after finding a walker who went missing overnight.

Inverness rescue helicopter base officially opened as Sea King service nears end

The civilian search and rescue helicopter base at Inverness was officially launched as the RAF and Royal Navy service entered its final few days in the area.

Rescuers' winter warning for hillwalkers after four rescued from Helvellyn summit

A rescue team warned hillwalkers that severe winter conditions are still affecting the Lake District summits, after a group had to be rescued from England’s third-highest mountain.

Air ambulance crew treats cyclist after Honister Pass crash

A cyclist was injured after crashing while coming down a Lake District pass. The Great North Air Ambulance was scrambled at 12.50pm from its base n...

Climber with injured ankle winched from Dow Crag after fall

A climber was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after injuring her ankle in a fall. The woman was descending Dow Crag yesterday when she fell...

Scots Government unveils plans for 30 new long-distance trails

The Scottish Government has announced ambitious plans to add 30 new long-distance routes to its network of trails in a bid to equal the best in Europe.

Hillwalkers urged to take care as police reveal second death, on Cruach Ardrain

Police in the Highlands have urged hillwalkers to be properly prepared after revealing that a second walker died on the mountains over the weekend.

Rescuers' winter warning after walker dies in 1,000ft fall from Ben Lomond

A walker has died after falling 1,000ft from a Scottish mountain. The man fell about 300m from the Ptarmigan ridge on Ben Lomond on Sunday after sl...

Campaigners launch three-pronged attack to try to save England's green spaces

Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation has launched a three-pronged campaign to help save England’s green spaces.