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Opponents urge Rannoch windfarm firm to drop plans after six-month delay

Campaigners are claiming victory in the latest stage of their fight against developers who want to build a windfarm in the Highlands.

Brit Rock Film Tour's Hebden Bridge date to raise cash for rescue team

Outdoor fans have the chance to watch a brand new collection of adventure films produced by award-winning cinematographer Al Lee, while raising funds for a rescue team.

Mountaineers urge minister John Swinney to oppose Rannoch windfarm

Mountaineers in Scotland are calling on a Government minister to back opposition to a proposed windfarm in his constituency.

Climber rescued after breaking leg bouldering at Earl Crag

A climber was rescued after breaking his leg while bouldering on a North Yorkshire crag. The 54-year-old man fell from Earl Crag above Cowling on S...

Rescuer theft victim 'overwhelmed' as public gives £700 for new gear

An appeal for cash to replace a mountain rescue volunteer’s gear stolen in a raid has surpassed its target.

Calder Valley rescuers' plea after £600-worth of gear stolen from volunteer

A rescue team is appealing for the public’s help after gear worth £600 was stolen from one of its volunteer members.

Asbestos find closes Culra Bothy on Ben Alder estate as demolition looms

Walkers and climbers have been warned not to use a Highland bothy after asbestos was found in the building.

Rescuers searching for walker Michael O'Grady find body near Corrour

Rescuers searching for a hillwalker who has been missing for three weeks in the Highlands have found a body.

Police appeal for sightings of missing Ben Alder walker

Police are appealing for sightings of a walker who they believe may have gone missing in the Ben Alder area.

Police chief helps Pete Farnell mark 40 years with Calder Valley rescuers

A member of a rescue team was joined by his family and a top police officer to mark his 40 years volunteering with the organisation.

Climbers' North Face survey prompts rethink on Ben Nevis's origins

A two-week survey carried out by mountaineers on the UK’s highest mountain may lead geologists to revise their theories on its origins.

Otley Chevin climber airlifted after falling 40ft while abseiling

A climber was airlifted to hospital after suffering suspected spinal injuries in a 40ft fall at a West Yorkshire crag.

Mountaineers urge ministers to reject Talladh-a-Bheithe windfarm plans

Mountaineers are objecting to plans for a 24-turbine windfarm in the shadow of Highland peaks Ben Alder and Schiehallion.

Rescue team launches fundraising page to replace member's stolen gear

A rescue team has launched a fundraising appeal to help one of its members who had £600 of gear stolen.

Edinburgh walker Daniel Leaf dies in 1,000ft fall from Ben Alder

A walker has died after falling 1,000ft on a Highland munro. Daniel Leaf, 55, of Edinburgh, was walking with a group on Ben Alder on Saturday when ...