Mont Blanc ultra race will feature in web broadcasts

Fans of ultrarunning will be able to watch one of the world’s toughest mountain races on web-tv. Sponsors The North Face will set up an online br...

Police probe killing of poisoned red kite

Police are investigating the death of a protected bird of prey after tests proved the raptor was poisoned.

Police say ill prepared hillwalkers are putting lives at risk as 18 rescued

Ill prepared hillwalkers relying on smartphones to navigate on Highland mountains are putting lives at risk, police said.

Memorial service will mark life of Everest team member Mike Westmacott

A memorial service will be held later this year for one of the members of the expedition that first successfully climbed Everest.

Top climber Ondra and night mountain race on offer in Sicilian festival

Leading international rockclimber Adam Ondra will make an appearance at a climbing festival dubbed ‘down-to-earth and friendly’ by one of its main sponsors.

Walker continues holiday after mountain rescuers' treatment

A holidaymaker was able to continue his Lakeland sojourn after being rescued and treated by volunteers today.

Family rescued after getting stuck on Lakeland fell

A family had to be rescued after getting stuck on a Lakeland fell. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by police at 3.20pm today after the...

Campaigners say ancient rights of way must not be lost as deadline looms

Access campaigners said the Government must not implement a cut-off date on rights of way until all missing paths have been recorded.

Trust reveals new slant on Highland monument

Conservation bosses have found a new slant on a historic monument to Highland rebellion. The National Trust for Scotland revealed its Glenfinnan Mo...