Climber injured as avalanches hit Highlands

A climber has been injured after being caught in an avalanche on a Highland mountain. The man, who has not been named, was with another climber on ...

'Everest' challenge pair set new charity goal

Two men who this year climbed more than the height of Everest in a charity effort to summit ten British mountain peaks have set themselves a new charity challenge.

Highland estate at centre of access row to seek zoo licence

A controversial Highland estate at the centre of an access row has said it will apply for a zoo licence.

A bothy Christmas for rescuers on call in Highlands

As you tuck into your turkey tomorrow, spare a thought for the rescuers spending their time in a Highlands bothy, on call to come to the aid of walkers and climbers over the festive period.

Free Ordnance Survey mapping may follow Government u-turn

Outdoor enthusiasts were handed an early Christmas present today with the announcement that the Government could make leisure mapping free to users.

Take a walk this Christmas, says minister

Walkers got the official Government stamp of approval today as a minister urged Britons to revive a festive tradition and take to their feet to burn off some of the calories from their Christmas lunches.

Munro baggers needed for water-charity challenge

A charity is looking for volunteers for a mass challenge that it hopes will put people on every 3,000ft mountain on the British Isles on one day next summer.

Avalanche rose makes risks clear to winter mountaineers

It’s out with the old and in with the new as Scotland’s avalanche service launches for the new winter season with a much improved look.

Coroner halts Ten Tors inquest as charges considered

A coroner has adjourned an inquest into the death of a 14-year-old girl who died during a Ten Tors training expedition.