Man dies during Great North Swim in Windermere

A man has died while taking part in a major outdoor swimming event in the Lake District. The man, in his 50s and from the South of England, was tak...

Ramblers boss urges Scots to walk from sofa to summit

The boss of the Ramblers in Scotland said people should be encouraged to walk from sofa to summit. Dave Morris today welcomed the launch of the Sco...

John Muir Trust calls for public inquiry into Stronelairg windfarm

A conservation charity has called for a public inquiry into plans to build a massive windfarm in the Monadhliath Mountains.

Friend runs to farm to raise alarm after walker falls on Moelwyn Mawr

A walker’s companion had to run to a farm to raise the alarm after the friend fell and broke her ankle on a Snowdonia hill.

Banned poison was used to kill most of 22 Black Isle birds of prey

Police have revealed that most of the 22 birds of prey killed in the Black Isle were poisoned by a banned substance.

Mountaineers' dismay at Government Stronelairg windfarm approval

Mountaineers and conservationists have condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to give the go-ahead to a major windfarm in the Monadhliath Mountains.

Rescuer theft victim 'overwhelmed' as public gives £700 for new gear

An appeal for cash to replace a mountain rescue volunteer’s gear stolen in a raid has surpassed its target.

Order of St John provides new Land Rover for Assynt mountain rescuers

An ancient chivalric charity provided a replacement vehicle for a team of Highland mountain rescuers.

Passing doctor helps save life of heart-attack walker on Kinder Scout

A walker suffering a heart attack on the Peak District’s highest hill was saved by a passing cardiologist and air ambulance paramedics.