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Second walker recovered from Lowther Hills dies in hospital
A second of three walkers airlifted after spending the night on the Lowther Hills has died. Geoffrey Stewart, 74, of Dumfries, died in hospital, po...
One climber dies and another seriously injured after Creag Meagaidh avalanche
A climber has died after an avalanche on a Lochaber mountain. He was climbing with another man on Creag Meagaidh on Wednesday when the pair were ca...
One of three lost Lowther Hills walkers dies after being airlifted to hospital
One of the three walkers airlifted from a hill in Dumfries and Galloway has died. Two others are being treated for hypothermia at Dumfries and Gall...
Missing walkers airlifted to hospital after been found on hills near Durisdeer
Three men who went missing in the Lowther Hills have been found and airlifted to hospital. The walkers were reported missing after failing to retur...
Police renew appeal after 'fantastic' response over missing Ben Nevis climbers
Police have thanked members of the public for their ‘fantastic’ response to appeals for information on missing Ben Nevis climbers Rachel Slater and Tim Newton.
Cairn Gorm climber stretchered for two miles after breaking leg in fall
An injured climber had to be stretchered by rescuers for two miles after breaking his leg in a fall. The man fell while tackling a route on Tuesday...
Three rescued unharmed after night on Mamores mountain in 'wild' weather
Three walkers were found unharmed after spending the night on a Highland mountain. The trio was reported overdue after going walking in the Mamore...
Tragedy and comedy as Cockermouth rescuers clock up second-busiest year
A Lake District mountain rescue team had its second-busiest on record in 2015, with 76 callouts recorded in the year.
Moelwyn walker rescued after slip leads to ankle injury
Two teams went to the aid of a walker who injured her ankle on a north Wales mountain. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team was alerted on Thursday aft...
Ogwen rescuers fail to find 'Hounds of Llewelyn' after blood trail spotted
Rescuers in Snowdonia were called out to investigate a mystery trail of blood on a mountain. Two walkers on Carnedd Llewelyn made the discovery on ...
Two in serious condition after being avalanched on Creag Meagaidh
Two people are in a serious condition in hospital after being avalanched on a Highland mountain. The pair were airlifted from Creag Meagaidh on Wed...
Ben Nevis search helicopter diverted to second incident after Creag Meagaidh avalanche
A search by a Coastguard helicopter for two missing climbers on Ben Nevis has been suspended after reports of an incident on another Lochaber mountain.
Helicopter and search dogs join operation to find missing Lowther Hills walkers
A Coastguard helicopter has joined the search for three walkers missing overnight in the Lowther Hills in Dumfries and Galloway.
Photographer Ian Cameron snaps up Scottish landscape prize with 'ancient Pentax'
A photographer who eschews modern digital equipment has snapped up first prize in a landscape competition.
Injured walker airlifted from Moffat hills during seven-hour rescue
An injured walker was airlifted from the Moffat hills in a seven-hour rescue operation. A night-time search by members of Moffat Mountain Rescue Te...
Climber rescued after falling more than 1,000ft in Creag Meagaidh avalanche
A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling more than 1,000ft after being caught in an avalanche on a Highland mountain.
Final ceremony marks end of Royal Navy's rescue Sea King base HMS Gannet
The flag has finally been lowered at a rescue base in a ceremony ending 44 years of history. HMS Gannet, home to the Royal Navy’s Sea King helico...
Border Ridge refuge hut 'saved hypothermic walker's life' say rescuers
Rescuers said the existence of a mountain refuge hut probably saved the life of a walker on the Border Ridge.