John Muir Trust
'Protect wild land' say mountaineers, after Creag Riabhach windfarm ruling
Mountaineering Scotland has called for better protection for the nation’s wild land after a court rejected a challenge to a windfarm development.
John Muir Trust launches Keep it Wild campaign to protect Scotland's wildernesses
The John Muir Trust conservation charity has launched a campaign to protect Scotland’s wild lands which, it says, face the threat of industrial-scale developments.
Suilven path repairs start with pledge to 'treat mountain with respect'
Work on repairing a badly eroded path has begun on Suilven, one of Assynt’s most popular mountains.
Rockfall-hit Steall footpath in Glen Nevis set to re-open to walkers
A Highland path that was closed after a huge rock fall left it in a dangerous state will re-open this weekend.
Trust warns Steall footpath rockfall repairs will take at least a month
A popular Highland footpath that was hit by a massive rockfall will remain closed for at least a month, a charity said.
Skye walkers warned of path-repair helicopter lifts in Glen Sligachan
Walkers heading for the Isle of Skye are being warned a helicopter will be lifting stone on to two mountain paths this week.
Mountaineers give £5,000 after John Muir Trust loses Stronelairg windfarm appeal
Scotland’s mountaineering body has pledged financial support to a charity after it lost a potentially expensive legal battle over a proposed windfarm in the Highlands.
Scottish ministers and power firm SSE appeal against Stronelairg windfarm ruling
The Scottish Government and a power company have begun an appeal against a ruling blocking a controversial Highland windfarm development.
Arran footpath team praised for work during stormy winter on Skye route
A charity has praised contractors who have continued working through Atlantic storms to complete repairs to a footpath on a Scottish island.
John Muir Trust agrees to take over Helvellyn from national park
Conservation charity the John Muir Trust is in line to take over management of England’s third highest mountain.
John Muir Trust calls for reforms after paying £50,000 costs to SSE over Stronelairg
A conservation charity has called for reform of the planning process after it had to pay £50,000 to an energy company.
Andrew Bachell appointed chief executive of John Muir Trust
A leading conservation charity has appointed a new chief executive. Andrew Bachell will take over the post at the John Muir Trust in June. Mr Ba...
Walkers warned to stay away from Steall Gorge path as rockfall work starts
Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to stay away from a Highland footpath that was hit by a massive rockfall.
Trust closes Steall footpath and warns rockfall repairs could take weeks
A charity has closed a Highland footpath after a huge rockfall brought large boulders down on to the route.
MSPs urge Scottish Government to waive John Muir Trust Stronelairg legal costs
Politicians are urging the Scottish Government not to pursue a leading charity for legal costs incurred fighting a windfarm application.
John Muir Trust welcomes scaling back of cross-border power line plans
Campaigners have welcomed the scaling down of plans to build a chain of electricity pylons from western Scotland to Cumbria.
Workers walk hundreds of miles to complete Skye footpath repairs
Workers on a remote Hebridean site have walked hundreds of miles during a four-month project to repair a footpath.
John Muir Trust welcomes council officers' objection to Caplich windfarm
Conservationists have welcomed an authority’s decision to object to the construction of 20 wind turbines on Scottish wild land.
Pages
 |
 |
 |
 |
Most recent
Commented
2 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64
3 Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker
4 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
5 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
6 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
7 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
8 Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
9 Building work begins on first of two 'seasonal' rescue helicopter bases
2 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
5 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
6 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
7 Last-minute festive stocking fillers? Here are a few ideas (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
Pages
|
|
|
|