Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team

Two in serious condition after being avalanched on Creag Meagaidh

Two people are in a serious condition in hospital after being avalanched on a Highland mountain. The pair were airlifted from Creag Meagaidh on Wed...

17 February 2016

Police renew appeal after 'fantastic' response over missing Ben Nevis climbers

Police have thanked members of the public for their ‘fantastic’ response to appeals for information on missing Ben Nevis climbers Rachel Slater and Tim Newton.

16 February 2016

Searches continue for two climbers missing on Ben Nevis

Searches are continuing for two climbers missing on Britain’s highest mountain. Police and rescuers appealed to anyone who may have seen the coup...

16 February 2016

Three rescued unharmed after night on Mamores mountain in 'wild' weather

Three walkers were found unharmed after spending the night on a Highland mountain. The trio was reported overdue after going walking in the Mamores...

07 February 2016

Scottish mountain rescuers deny split as three teams question organisation's 'focus'

Mountain rescuers in Scotland have denied the movement is about to split, after the three busiest teams expressed dissatisfaction with the way its umbrella body was operating.

04 February 2016

Veteran mountaineer Mick Tighe awarded mountain culture accolade

A veteran mountain guide and rescue team member has been awarded a top accolade. Mick Tighe is the winner of this year’s Scottish Award for Excel...

19 January 2016

Injured climber rescued after fall on Ben Nevis's North Face

The New Year kicked off with a rescue for volunteers on Britain’s highest mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out to aid an injure...

01 January 2016

Walker faced 'certain death' during Storm Abigail Ben Nevis attempt

A man was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain as Storm Abigail struck the country. Rescuers said the walker, who suffered chest injuries, fac...

13 November 2015

Christopher Reddick named as walker who died in Grey Corries

Police have named the walker whose body was found in the Grey Corries in Lochaber. Christopher Reddick of Ascot in Berkshire failed to return from ...

12 August 2015

Ben Nevis search helicopter diverted to second incident after Creag Meagaidh avalanche

A search by a Coastguard helicopter for two missing climbers on Ben Nevis has been suspended after reports of an incident on another Lochaber mountain.

17 February 2016

Search for lost Ben Nevis climbers suspended after rescuers caught in avalanche

A search for two climbers missing on Ben Nevis has been suspended after two rescuers were caught in an avalanche.

16 February 2016

Rescuers appeal for sightings of two climbers missing on Ben Nevis

Rescuers are asking for help from anyone who may have seen two climbers on Britain’s highest mountain.

15 February 2016

Climber rescued after falling more than 1,000ft in Creag Meagaidh avalanche

A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling more than 1,000ft after being caught in an avalanche on a Highland mountain.

07 February 2016

Weekend searches fail to find missing kayaker Jason Chung Wai-Ho

A kayaker who was last seen launching his craft almost a week ago on the west coast of Scotland is still missing.

19 January 2016

Kayakers urged to take care as search continues for missing paddler Jason Chung Yai-Ho

Police are appealing to paddlers to be prepared before they take to the water. The plea from Police Scotland came after a major search for a missin...

15 January 2016

Mountain rescue head responds after 'incredible' Ben Nevis operation

The head Scotland’s mountain rescue organisation has responded to comments made by a team following a dangerous mission on the UK’s highest mountain.

14 November 2015

Concern grows as four teams search for Glen Coe walker Robin Garton

Four rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter are continuing the search for a missing hillwalker who has not been seen since Friday.

30 September 2015

Body of third Lochaber walker found after search in Grey Corries

The body of a missing hillwalker has been found in the Highlands. The discovery brought the death toll of walkers in Lochaber in the past week to t...

10 August 2015

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