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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.

Ramblers reveal 100,000 path problems as cuts stop public walking

Cuts in funding for England’s local authorities are stopping people going for a walk, the Ramblers warned.

Teen with head injury airlifted from Tryfan

A teenager was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after suffering a head injury in a fall. The 14-year-old was with a school party from Birmingham...

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 ...

Six mountain rescuers will tackle London Marathon to raise funds

Six volunteer mountain rescuers will pound the streets of the capital in an effort to raise £10,000.

Police concern for Ben Alder walker Michael O'Grady, missing for two weeks

Police have released more details of the walker missing in the Ben Alder area. Michael O’Grady, 64, of Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, was last se...

Husband and wife injured in 400ft fall from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn

A husband and wife were both injured when they fell from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain.

Brunton Hydrogen Reactor recharger picks up Outdoor Guild's award

A group of outdoor experts has chosen an innovative hydrogen-powered charging device for its annual award.

Two teams in Ilkley Moor rescue of woman injured scrambling

Two rescue teams were called out to help a woman trapped on a ledge while scrambling at a Yorkshire beauty spot.

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