Could rescue cats be the purr-fect answer to teams' mountain searches?

The role of animals in mountain rescue is well documented, with Search and Rescue Dogs Association members in many teams helping cut the time spent searching for outdoor enthusiasts in distress.

Rescuers' lives 'on the line' as three ill prepared walkers fall 650ft on Ben Nevis

Mountain rescuers put their lives on the line to rescue a group of inexperienced hillwalkers on Britain’s highest mountain after three of the men fell more than 600ft.

Night rescue operation underway to reach three climbers stuck on Ben Nevis

A rescue operation is underway to reach three climbers stuck on Britain’s highest mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team members were called out...

Injured climber airlifted to hospital after fall on Aonach Mòr

A climber was seriously injured in a fall on a Highland mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Saturday after the climber suffer...

Navy Sea King forced to land during rescue of Ben Nevis climbers

A search and rescue helicopter had to make an unscheduled landing while taking part in an operation to help missing climbers on the UK’s highest mountain.

Exhausted walker airlifted from Ben Nevis

A walker was airlifted from Britain’s highest mountain after getting into difficulties. The woman was walking on Ben Nevis yesterday when she com...

Martin Livingstone named as walker whose body was found on Ben Starav

Police have named the walker whose body was found on a mountainside in Glen Etive at the weekend. Martin Livingstone, 55, of Coatbridge, North Lana...

Climber dies in fall from Ben Nevis

A climber has died after falling from a route on Ben Nevis. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out today after reports of the incident on the...

Man airlifted to hospital after Ben Nevis avalanche

A man was airlifted to hospital after being caught in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain today.