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Gordon Watson takes over as chief of Loch Lomond national park
A man who helped establish Scotland’s first national park has been appointed its chief executive. Gordon Watson will step up from his post as dir...
Sir Chris Bonington at 80: life, death and close scrapes
The elder statesman of British mountaineering clocked up 80 years in August. Sir Chris Bonington celebrated his eight decades on this earth by repe...
Rotary provides CPR machines to Lake District mountain rescuers
A community organisation has provided lifesaving equipment to mountain rescue teams in the Lake District.
Skye death-fall leader Graham Paterson 'had no formal qualification'
The body that oversees mountaineering qualifications in the UK has revealed that the man who died on the Skye Cuillin two years ago while leading a novice had no formal qualification.
Body of John Parry found in River Eden after mountain rescue search
Mountain rescuers were joined by seven search dogs and fire and rescue service crews in a search for a missing 81-year-old man in Cumbria.
Nevis Range wintersports centre celebrates 25th anniversary
A Highland outdoors resort that was conceived as a way of providing employment in a recession celebrates its 25th anniversary today.
Berghaus prizes on offer as Ramblers seek Scottish walkers' views
Walkers in Scotland are being encouraged to take part in a survey to have their say on the great outdoors.
Lost Lake District walkers' 999 call picked up by Isle of Man police
An emergency call from two walkers lost in the Lake District was picked up by police on the Isle of Man.
Teen group repairs Pen-y-ghent path then tackles sponsored walk
A group of teenagers helped repair a Yorkshire Dales hillside footpath – then tackled a sponsored walk up the fell to help future conservation work.
Lost Lakeland walker found on Gale Fell after dogs join rescuers in search
A walker was rescued after getting lost on a Lakeland fell. The man, from Cleator, Cumbria, became disoriented while walking between Buttermere and...
John Muir Trust says Crossburns windfarm would blight Rob Roy Way
A conservation charity says a planned windfarm in the Perthshire Highlands would blight one of Scotland’s long-distance trails.
Dales fellrunner rescued after slip leads to broken ankle
A fellrunner was rescued after suffering a suspected broken ankle in the Yorkshire Dales. The 38-year-old man slipped when he was crossing a clappe...
Tom Weir statue to be unveiled on Lomond shore after public campaign
Outdoor enthusiasts will gather at a lochside site to honour the memory of a Scottish walking and climbing legend.
Privatised rescue helicopters will be first equipped with broadband
The company that will operate the UK’s search and rescue helicopters said some of its fleet will have ground-breaking broadband technology.
Former bus boss Sir Moir Lockhead will lead National Trust for Scotland
A former apprentice mechanic who worked his way up to be chief of one of the UK’s biggest bus companies will be the new head of the National Trust for Scotland.
Sheffield adventure festival-goers asked to donate to helipad appeal
Visitors to a film festival will be urged to help an appeal for a helicopter landing pad at a hospital that treats many injured climbers and walkers.
'Regulate guides' suggestion after Graham Paterson Cuillin fall death
The Scottish Government should consider regulating mountain guides, a sheriff said. Sheriff Derek Pyle made the recommendation following a fatal ac...
John Muir Trust completes Blàbheinn footpath work on Skye
A footpath up a munro on the Isle of Skye has been restored using a grant and donations from supporters.
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