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'I think it is fair to say a life was saved' – woman rescued from Monadhliath blizzard

16 January 2023
'I think it is fair to say a life was saved' – woman rescued from Monadhliath blizzard

'I think it is fair to say a life was saved' – woman rescued from Monadhliath blizzard

16 January 2023

A lone woman walker was "very lucky" to have been rescued in a blizzard more than 2500 feet up a mountain in the Monadhliath, according to rescuers.


Red House bothy renovation complete as Cairngorms shelter opens for use

04 January 2023
Red House bothy renovation complete as Cairngorms shelter opens for use

Red House bothy renovation complete as Cairngorms shelter opens for use

04 January 2023

A new bothy in a remote spot in the Cairngorms has opened after volunteers completed renovations on the building.


Lord Strathnaver found dead after cliff fall on Caithness coast

05 September 2022
Lord Strathnaver found dead after cliff fall on Caithness coast

Lord Strathnaver found dead after cliff fall on Caithness coast

05 September 2022

A man found dead at the bottom of 30ft cliffs at Thurso East on Saturday is understood to be Lord Strathnaver, Alex Sutherland.


Busiest year on record for Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers

23 April 2022
Busiest year on record for Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers

Busiest year on record for Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers

23 April 2022

Last year was the busiest on record for Scotland's mountain rescuers with a huge rise in call outs, people assisted and hours given by volunteers.


Fewer avalanches recorded after winter with relatively little snow

19 April 2022
Fewer avalanches recorded after winter with relatively little snow

Fewer avalanches recorded after winter with relatively little snow

19 April 2022

The Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) has ended this season's forecasts – with one of its lowest totals of snow slides.


New role for mountain safety expert

07 January 2022
New role for mountain safety expert

New role for mountain safety expert

07 January 2022

Scotland's leading mountain safety expert is heading to new heights next month.


Man airlifted to hospital after going to the aid of a dog in the Moray Firth

20 October 2021
Man airlifted to hospital after going to the aid of a dog in the Moray Firth

Man airlifted to hospital after going to the aid of a dog in the Moray Firth

20 October 2021

Kessock Lifeboat launched to three men in the water off Chanonry Point on the Black Isle.


Hill walkers urged to get kitted up as seasons change

19 October 2021
Hill walkers urged to get kitted up as seasons change

Hill walkers urged to get kitted up as seasons change

19 October 2021

The body that represents the majority of Scotland's mountain rescue teams has warned of an increasing number of incidents on the hills.


Climate campaigner Sacha Dench survives paraglider crash which killed cameraman

20 September 2021
Climate campaigner Sacha Dench survives paraglider crash which killed cameraman

Climate campaigner Sacha Dench survives paraglider crash which killed cameraman

20 September 2021

An investigation has been launched after 'Human Swan' Sacha Dench miraculously survived a mid-air collision which killed a companion camerman.


The Fox of Glencoe tells the final chapter in story of legendary Scottish climber

21 August 2021
The Fox of Glencoe tells the final chapter in story of legendary Scottish climber

The Fox of Glencoe tells the final chapter in story of legendary Scottish climber

21 August 2021

Mike Merritt looks at the story of climbing legend Hamish MacInnes as a new book looks at the ‘character-building stuff’ of life


Mountain bothies in Scotland remain closed for now

01 August 2021
Mountain bothies in Scotland remain closed for now

Mountain bothies in Scotland remain closed for now

01 August 2021

Mountain bothies in Scotland are to remain closed despite the recent switch to level zero across the country.


Community takes a step towards buyout of Old Forge Inn at Knoydart

31 July 2021
Community takes a step towards buyout of Old Forge Inn at Knoydart

Community takes a step towards buyout of Old Forge Inn at Knoydart

31 July 2021

Locals are set to be offered shares to buy mainland Britain's remotest pub.


Yoga will help introduce a day in the hills

31 July 2021
Yoga will help introduce a day in the hills

Yoga will help introduce a day in the hills

31 July 2021

It will really keep your mind, body and soul in peak condition. For Mountaineering Scotland is launching a course offering yoga with Munro-bagging.


Nessie-sighting archivist celebrates a quarter of a century on the job – and predicts the mystery may never be solved.

24 May 2021
Nessie-sighting archivist celebrates a quarter of a century on the job – and predicts the mystery may never be solved.

Nessie-sighting archivist celebrates a quarter of a century on the job – and predicts the mystery may never be solved.

24 May 2021

The man who keeps a log on Nessie's appearances is celebrating 25 years of monster-hunting – but admits the great mystery may never be solved.


Gin-maker by Loch Ness claims title of smallest distillery in Scotland

14 May 2021
Gin-maker by Loch Ness claims title of smallest distillery in Scotland

Gin-maker by Loch Ness claims title of smallest distillery in Scotland

14 May 2021

A battle over who has the smallest distillery in Scotland has begun.


Community is ‘concerned’ by plans for Loch Ness estate

13 May 2021
Community is ‘concerned’ by plans for Loch Ness estate

Community is ‘concerned’ by plans for Loch Ness estate

13 May 2021

Solarsancturay Ltd has applied to Highland Council for planning permission to convert a barn into a 'shelter and meeting place'.


WATCH: Danny MacAskill's latest video This and That

10 May 2021
WATCH: Danny MacAskill's latest video This and That

WATCH: Danny MacAskill's latest video This and That

10 May 2021

Scottish stunt riders Danny MacAskill and Kriss Kyle have teamed up in a spectacular new film – despite being plagued by biting insects.


Highland mountain biker smashes West Highland Way record

10 May 2021
Highland mountain biker smashes West Highland Way record

Highland mountain biker smashes West Highland Way record

10 May 2021

A Highland mountain biker has reclaimed his record time for completing the gruelling 96-mile West Highland Way.


SAIS avalanche service to restart for this weekend after fresh snowfall

07 May 2021
SAIS avalanche service to restart for this weekend after fresh snowfall

SAIS avalanche service to restart for this weekend after fresh snowfall

07 May 2021

Scotland's avalanche service – which ended for the season last month – is unexpectedly resuming again this weekend because of recent snow.


Avalanche forecast ends with fewer snow slides

19 April 2021
Avalanche forecast ends with fewer snow slides

Avalanche forecast ends with fewer snow slides

19 April 2021

Scottish Avalanche Information Service ends season but warns that winter risks still persist on high mountains.


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