Rivers, coasts and wetlands worth £1.3bn, scientists say

Scientists have put a price on Britain’s nature following groundbreaking research. Living with a view of green space is worth up to £300 a year,...

Police name woman killed in Skye climbing accident

Police have named the woman who died yesterday after she was hit by falling boulders while climbing on the Cuillin on Skye.

Shona's task is to get Scots from sofa to summit

A keen hillwalker has been given the task of getting Scotland on its feet in the run-up to the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games.

Woman dies and three seriously hurt in Skye climbing accident

A woman has died in a climbing accident which left three others injured. The climber was belaying the lead man when he dislodged a rock and fell ab...

Children help create gateway to Cuillin range

Schoolchildren on a Hebridean isle have helped create part of a gateway to one of Scotland’s most challenging climbing ridges.

Sandal-wearing walkers rescued from Beacons peak in bad weather

Four men were rescued from the highest hill in the Brecon Beacons after getting lost in bad weather. Three of the walkers were shod in sandals and ...

Walker dies after Nevis airlift

A walker has died after being airlifted from Britain’s highest mountain. The walker, described by police as a young man, was reported to be in di...

Three airlifted after spate of Lakeland rescues

Three Lakeland hillgoers were airlifted in separate incidents after suffering injuries in falls. The first casualty was a man running as a supporte...

Forestry Commission cuts 'undermine bishop's panel'

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group said cuts to the Forestry Commission put in doubt the coalition Government’s commitment to the independent panel set up to look at the future of public woodland.