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Faindouran Lodge bothy in Cairngorms out of use after chimney collapse

Walkers have been warned not to use a Highland shelter after a chimney collapse left it in a dangerous condition.

Walkers warned to steer clear of bothy while work takes place

Mountaineers and hillwalkers are being urged to steer clear of a remote shelter while restoration work takes place.

Walkers warned to take tents as major bothy work starts

Volunteers who look after Britain’s mountain shelters are about to start work on eight buildings and have warned they may be out of use while renovations take place.

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Renovated bothy provides new shelter for walkers and cyclists

A bothy is now available for walkers and cyclists after volunteers spent months renovating the building.

Mountain shelter back in service after volunteers' restoration

A historic mountain shelter is now ship-shape again after a weekend of work by volunteers to restore the remote refuge.

Charity woman will tackle mountain runs at walking pace

An outdoors enthusiast will tackle three fellrunning challenge routes – at a walking pace. Lochaber-based Keri Page aims to climb almost three ti...

Rally cars will shatter bothies' peace

Walkers seeking peace and tranquillity in the heart of mid-Wales may want to give a couple of bothies a miss later this month.

Butterfield book reissue will raise cash for bothy group

A limited edition book by a giant of mountain literature is being republished to raise cash for the charity that looks after Britain’s mountain shelters.

Charity announces work to rebuild fire-gutted Gleann Dubh-lighe bothy

A bothy gutted by fire is to be rebuilt, the charity that cares for it said. The Mountain Bothies Association said work on restoring the unusable G...

Second bothy opens on Hebridean isle

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts now have access to a second bothy on a Hebridean isle. The Mountain Bothies Association has taken over the care of ...

Storm-hit bothy fully reopened after roof repairs

A Highland shelter that was damaged in the December hurricanes is now back in use. Part of the Culra bothy on the Ben Alder estate was put out of a...

Warning after storms put part of Highland bothy out of use

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts planning to use a bothy on a Highland estate are being warned it could be cramped after one room was left unusable by storm damage.

Walkers warned after Highland bothy burns down

Walkers are being warned a Highland bothy is out of action after it burned down. The Mountain Bothies Association said it was told the Gleann Dubh ...

Volunteers set to rebuild historic mountain shelter

A lifesaving shelter in a remote part of the Highlands will be rebuilt this weekend by volunteers. The Fords of Avon Refuge stands at a footpath cr...

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...