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What to buy your outdoors fan for Christmas? Here's grough's stocking-filler guide

We've been out evaluating lots of festive goodies that we think will make ideal gifts for the outdoors fan in your life.

Glen Nevis road to be closed for four days to allow filming

The road along Glen Nevis will be closed at the end of February to allow a film crew to operate in the area.

Climber dies and another injured after 2,000ft fall on Ben Nevis

A climber has died after falling 2,000ft during an avalanche on Ben Nevis. His companion was taken to hospital after a rescue operation lasting eig...

Climber airlifted from Ben Nevis after suffering significant injuries in fall

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling on the UK’s highest mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Saturday to the incid...

Quadriplegic climber Ed Jackson plans ascents of 12 Peaks of Christmas

A quadriplegic adventurer will set out at the weekend on a quest to reach the summits of 12 British mountains.

Surveying sleuth Myrddyn Phillips adds a new marilyn to hill-baggers' list

Hill baggers with an eye on prominence will need to add a Welsh summit to their wish list with the discovery of a new marilyn.

John Muir Trust angered by racist banner stunt on Ben Nevis summit

The trust that owns the summit of Ben Nevis expressed its anger that the mountain had been used for a stunt by a far-right group.

Search teams find woman's body on Ben Nevis

Search teams have found a woman’s body on Ben Nevis. Police Scotland said, although no formal identification has been made, the family of missing...

Experts warn hillgoers: summer slow to arrive on Scotland's mountains

Mountain experts are warning those heading for the Scottish hills that summer has been slow to arrive.

Rescue stalwart Dave 'Heavy' Whalley wins mountain culture award

A stalwart of mountain rescue is the latest recipient of an annual award for excellence. Organisers of Fort William Mountain Festival have named Da...

Police appeal for information on missing Ben Nevis walker Harvey Christian

Police are appealing to walkers in the Highlands for sightings of a walker who has gone missing on Ben Nevis.

Ordnance Survey team begins painting real-life contours on Britain's hills

Britain’s national mapping agency is taking to the hills in some of the country’s top walking destinations to create a new aid to help outdoor enthusiasts find their location.

Police plead with hill-goers to take extra care, after six fatalities on Scottish mountains

Police are appealing to anyone heading for the Scottish mountains to take extra care, after a recent spate of fatal incidents.

Endurance walker James Forrest claims record for National Three Peaks challenge

An adventurer has claimed a new record for the ascent of the National Three Peaks. James Forrest summited Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, walk...

Highland walkers warned damaged Steall Gorge footpath will close for repairs

Walkers will be unable to use a popular Highlands path while repairs are carried out. The Steall Gorge footpath, at the base of the Ben Nevis massi...

Experts warn Google Maps Ben Nevis route is 'potentially life-threatening'

Mountain experts are warning walkers could be led into dangerous steep terrain if they attempt to ascend Ben Nevis using a route on Google Maps.

Police appeal for sightings of missing Ben Nevis walker Sarah Buick

Police in the Lochaber area are appealing for sightings of a woman who has been reported missing. Sarah Buick was last known to be on the summit of...

Dave Morris and Mikayla Parton honoured in Fort William fesitval awards

A long-time campaigner for outdoors rights has been recognised for his work. Former Ramblers Scotland director Dave Morris has received the Scottis...