Walker airlifted from Cuillin peak after fall

A man was airlifted from a Hebridean mountain after falling and injuring his head. The 54-year-old was on Sgùrr Dubh Mòr in the Cuillin on Skye y...

Get behind our volunteer mountain rescuers, Ramblers tell Holyrood

A walking charity is calling on Members of the Scottish Parliament to get behind the nation’s volunteer mountain rescuers.

Mountain rescue dog handlers' plea as funding falls short

Volunteers whose dogs help find missing walkers and mountaineers are pleading for the public’s help in funding their group.

Walkers rescued after tide leaves pair knee-deep in water

Two walkers were rescued after being swamped by the rising tide at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Liverpool Coastguard received a flood of calls about 11....

Government splits contract for Coastguard search and rescue helicopters

The coalition Government has confirmed that the company operating the Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopters will lose the contract for half the services.

Airlifted 19-year-old walker dies from injuries

A walker who was airlifted to hospital has died from his injuries. Craig Cathie, 19, fell between 6m and 9m (20ft and 30ft) yesterday while walking...

Police welcome emergency beacon law change

The UK’s top police officers have welcomed the change in rules that allows the use of emergency beacons for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts for the first time.

Official New Year go-ahead for walkers' safety beacons

Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to use a radio safety device legally for the first time in the New Year.

Sea Kings to go in Government's private bid for rescue helicopters

The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.