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Kendal countdown begins as organisers promise biggest mountain festival yet
Organisers of one of the country’s top outdoors social gatherings say this year’s event will be the largest and most varied in its history.
Police name Fraser Campbell as climber who died in Ben Nevis North Face fall
Police have named the climber who died in a fall on the North Face of Ben Nevis at the weekend. Fraser Campbell was near the top of the Long Climb ...
Climber Kieran Shaw dies after fall on Aonach Mòr
A man has died after falling on a Lochaber mountain. Kieran Shaw was on a route near the East Gully on Aonach Mòr on Sunday when he fell...
Trust closes Steall footpath and warns rockfall repairs could take weeks
A charity has closed a Highland footpath after a huge rockfall brought large boulders down on to the route.
Skye walkers warned of path-repair helicopter lifts in Glen Sligachan
Walkers heading for the Isle of Skye are being warned a helicopter will be lifting stone on to two mountain paths this week.
Loch Venachar campers receive police warning for felling tree for firewood
A group of campers was given an official police warning after officers discovered they had chopped down a lochside tree for their fire.
Police warn Loch Lomond campers after three bikes stolen in past week
Police are warning campers in the Highlands to secure their bicycles after three were stolen in the past week.
Missing Kintail walker Roger Fletcher's family informed after body found
Police searching for a walker who has been missing for more than five weeks said a man’s body has been found.
Rescuers praise helicopter crew's 'impressive' flying in Cairngorms climbing tragedy
Rescuers have praised the crew of a helicopter for their part in an incident in which a climber died in the Cairngorms.
Cowal Way gains Scotland's Great Trails status
A long-distance route passing through diverse countryside has been granted great trail status in a ceremony in Argyll.
Team in 'most difficult' rescue after Ben Nevis climber dies in North Face fall
A climber has died after falling from a route on Britain’s highest mountain. Rescuers put themselves at risk to bring his companion to safety and...
Nevis group seeks volunteers for three-day path work-party based at CIC Hut
A charity is on the lookout for volunteers to spend three days based in a historic mountain hut while carrying out path repairs.
Rescuers warn Steall walkers to take care after 40-ton boulders crash on to path
A rescue team has warned walkers to take care after a huge landslide in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain.
Vango unveils new innovations as the brand celebrates 50 years
Vango, probably Britain's best known tent brand, celebrates its 50th birthday this year. We took a trip north of the border for a view of its new gear...
Lomond national park bosses launch anti-litter Respect Your Park campaign
Scotland’s first national park has launched a campaign to clamp down on littering and to educate visitors to care for the area.
Mountain expert urges caution for Highland Pokémon hunters
A mountain expert has warned gamers to beware if they go hunting virtual creatures in the Scottish Highlands.
Hill sleuths' journey into mist reveals Cnoc Coinnich measures up to corbett status
Two men with a mission to find the exact height of a mountain in the southern Highlands climb into the clouds and add a new corbett to the list.
Scotland's national parks seek volunteer walkers to 'adopt' mountain paths
Walkers are being asked to ‘adopt’ paths in Scotland’s two national parks. The Mountains and the People project will also see 36 traineeships...