Major search underway for five walkers missing in atrocious weather

A major search is underway for five walkers missing after setting out for the hills. A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from HMS Gannet has joined th...

Climber Cool chosen to carry Olympic flame

Nine-times Everest summiteer Kenton Cool has been chosen as a torch-bearer in the run up to next year’s London Olympic games.

Winter closure warning for national park tunnel trail

National park bosses are warning cyclists and walkers parts of an innovative trail along an old railway route may have to be closed at short notice over winter.

Hurricane and whiteout warnings for Highlands as storm approaches

Hurricane-force winds are set to hit the Highlands tomorrow, with snow to follow. The Met Office is forecasting gusts of up to 130mph (210kph) on m...

Retailer Blacks up for sale as cash quest fails

The board of troubled outdoor retail group Blacks Leisure has put the company up for sale. And its directors warned that, with current debt levels ...

Jeremy Clarkson's sharp tongue turns on injured hillwalkers

Mister Popularity Jeremy Clarkson, already distinctly unwelcome in the homes of public-sector workers, may have lost any fans had among the hillwalking community.

National park pledges more cash to tackle off-roading problems

A national park authority has pledged extra cash to tackle problems caused by off-road vehicle use in its area.

Mountain council to stage avalanche awareness days

With frequent heavy snow showers forecast for the Highlands over the next few days, with up to a metre of snow expected on Scottish hills, comes a timely reminder of upcoming avalanche awareness courses.

Three Peaks Anglo-Saxon find is a first for national park

A group of amateur archaeologists have unearthed an ancient dwelling on the flanks of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.