Search results
Mountaineering Scotland student safety project extended for two years
A pioneering project that aims to help students gain mountaineering skills is being extended for another two years.
Coastguard helicopter rescues two injured Highland walkers within an hour
A Coastguard helicopter crew rescued two injured walkers in the Highlands within an hour of each other.
National Trust for Scotland drops Glencoe trademark threat to Hilltrek firm
The National Trust for Scotland has admitted it was wrong to pursue a small outdoors gear manufacturer over the Glencoe trademark.
Stuart Thompson named as man who fell to his death on Glen Coe's Aonach Eagach
A man has died after falling from a mountain in Glen Coe. Police have named him as Stuart Thompson, of Bathgate in West Lothian...
Cairngorm team braves 'extremely dangerous' conditions to rescue climber
Rescuers had to brave conditions described as extremely dangerous to reach a climber injured in a rockfall in the Cairngorms.
Three injured climbers taken to hospital after Ben Nevis avalanche
Three climbers were rescued after being injured in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain. Police Scotland said officers received a report of...
Three largest outdoors rescue organisations look to increase co-operation
Representatives of three outdoors rescue organisations are exploring ways to work more closely together.
Winter arrives as Scottish avalanche service begins for Highland hillgoers
A vital winter service for hillgoers in Scotland resumes on Friday. Reports for six mountain areas will begin on the Scottish Avalanche Information...
National Trust for Scotland shake-up puts 90 jobs at risk
The conservation charity that owns some of Scotland’s most popular mountain areas will cut staff numbers in a drive to save costs.
Two stranded ski mountaineers rescued after night on Glen Coe mountain
Two ski mountaineers were winched to safety by a rescue helicopter after spending the night in sub-zero temperatures on a Glen Coe Mountain.
Mountaineers object to plans for Kings House Hotel extension at head of Glen Coe
Outdoor groups have objected to plans for a large three-storey extension to the Kings House Hotel at the head of Glen Coe.
National Trust for Scotland accused of 'bullying' outdoor firm Hilltrek over Glencoe name
A leading Scottish landscape charity stands accused of heavy-handed behaviour after it ordered a small outdoors gear company to stop using the name Glencoe for one of its jackets.
Review: Camra’s Wild Pub Walks by Daniel Neilson
Camra's new guidebook offers 22 ways to enjoy some of Britain's best upland scenery with the promise of a decent pint afterwards.
Hypothermic man rescued in 'very bad' conditions after spending night on Ben Nevis
Rescuers have warned that conditions on the UK’s highest mountain are extremely difficult, after an operation to find a missing person on the peak.
Mountaineers urge rethink on phone mast plans in 'James Bond' glen
Mountaineers are objecting to plans to build a mobile phone mast in the glen that featured in the James Bond film Skyfall.
The outdoors in 2016: take a look back at a year of amazing events
A wild start to 2016 set the tone for the following 12 months with record-breaking rescue numbers, climbing achievements and astonishing challenges, making it a year to remember.
Mountain expert urges hillgoers to plan for winter as temperatures drop
Shorter daylight hours, dropping temperatures and the arrival of snow on the hills mean one thing: it’s time to gear yourself up for winter.
More than 100 jobs at risk as National Trust for Scotland consults on restructure
More than 100 jobs are at risk as Scotland’s biggest conservation charity looks at restructuring its departments and devolving decision making.
Pages
 |
 |
 |
 |
Most recent
Commented
2 On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed
3 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society
4 Kinder Scout walker calls out rescuers after sinking up to thighs in mud
5 Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris posts first finish by a woman in gruelling Barkley Marathons
6 On test: Danner Cascade Crest boots reviewed
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike
8 On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed
9 Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra
2 BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales (8)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
4 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
5 Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe (5)
6 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
7 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
8 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
9 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
Pages
|
|
|
|