John Muir Trust
Blàbheinn and Crinkle Crags path projects contest £24,000 awards
The John Muir Trust’s plans to repair the path to Blàbheinn on the Isle of Skye have been put forward by outdoor brand Berghaus as one of the nominees in the European Outdoor Conservation Association competition.
Support for Scotland's wild areas as 80 per cent back core map
An overwhelming majority of respondents were in favour of a map of Scotland’s wild areas. The results of a consultation by Scottish Natural Herit...
Outdoor fans urged to support Scots wild land map as public views sought
A leading conservation charity has defended the production of a map which defines wild land in Scotland.
John Muir Trust 'disappointed' at thumbs-up for Stronelairg turbines
A leading conservation charity expressed disappointment at councillors’ approval of plans for a windfarm in the Monadhliath Mountains.
Sir Chris Bonington in Westminster call to get Britons outdoors
Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington is stepping into the corridors of power to urge people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Appeal to outdoor fans for cash to finish Glen Nevis footpath work
An outdoor trust has launched a cash appeal to help restore a mountain footpath famous as the scene of Harry Potter’s fight with a dragon.
Trust explains reasons for removal of Nevis summit posts
The charity that owns most of the summit of Britain’s highest mountain has explained why it removed a series of posts that helped walkers and climbers navigate routes off the hill.
It's a Steall: trust wins cash for Nevis project in European competition
A conservation charity is celebrating after winning £25,000 in a European competition. The John Muir Trust’s appeal for urgent repairs to the St...
Trust lines up against European projects for Nevis path cash
A leading broadcaster and journalist is backing a bid to secure cash for repairs to a Highland path. The John Muir Trust is bidding for £25,000-wo...
Dr Liz Auty will look after Schiehallion, home of the contour line
A munro which is the spiritual home of the contour line has a new land manager. Dr Liz Auty has taken up the post looking after the east side of Sc...
Protect Scottish wild land as tribute to John Muir, says charity
A conservation charity appealed to politicians of all hues to protect Scotland’s wild land after the creation of a map detailing the nation’s scenic landscapes.
One-fifth of Scotland is wild land, says Government body
One-fifth of Scotland has been classified as wild land in a map published by the official outdoors body.
Expand Cairngorms national park and ban turbines, say Ramblers
The Cairngorms national park should be extended westwards and a total ban imposed on the building of windfarms in the area.
Two new Ben Nevis navigation cairns now in place
Work on two new cairns to guide walkers and climbers on Britain’s highest mountain has been completed.
Mountaineering body joins opposition to munro windfarm plans
The body that represents climbers and hillwalkers in Scotland has objected to plans to build a windfarm on a munro.
New cairns will mark Nevis routes as abseil posts removed
A series of posts formerly used for abseiling off the top of Britain’s highest mountain has been removed.
Trust loses out in bid to buy Borders 'wild heart' land
A conservation charity has lost out in its bid to buy an area of the Scottish Borders which was described as the ‘wild heart of the Southern Uplands’.
John Muir Trust joins opposition to 'wild land' windfarm
A conservation charity has joined a mountaineering body in objecting to a proposed windfarm in one of Scotland’s most remote areas.
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6 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
7 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (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)
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