Mountaineering members urged to stand up and be counted against windfarm

The head of Scotland’s mountaineering representative body appealed to its members to stand up and be counted in opposing a windfarm development.

National park looks to recruit apprentice rangers

A national park is recruiting two apprentice rangers for its service. The full-time, fixed-term posts are open to anyone with an aptitude or intere...

Free booklet offers guidance to novice hillwalkers

Walkers raising their sights and thinking of heading for the hills have a new guide, produced by experts.

Snow and ice may make a return, say forecasters, but hedge their bets

Winter climbers and outdoor enthusiasts hoping for a return to freezing conditions in February may be in luck, forecasters said.

Fear of protest camps leads to Olympic ban on tents and camping gear

Outdoors enthusiasts hoping to camp out between catching a few Olympics events around the country will have to think again.

'Unstraightened' water course will help wildlife thrive

A Cairngorms stream that was straightened to provide land drainage has been transformed back to its meandering course to help wildlife thrive.

Brief thaw leads to high avalanche risk before forecast refreeze

Two Highland areas are at high risk of avalanche tomorrow as a temporary thaw sets in leading to unstable conditions.

Search for missing walker called off after three days

The search for a walker missing in the Cairngorms for five days has been called off. A major search was undertaken today by up to 70 rescuers, but ...

Police appeal for sightings of missing walker after two-day search

A major search involving five rescue teams has been mounted for a walker missing in the Highlands. Animals and handlers from the Search and Rescue ...