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Simon Davidson and Joe Smith named as climbers who died in Glen Coe fall
Police have named the two climbers who died in a fall from a Glen Coe mountain. Simon Davidson, 34, of Edinburgh, and Kinlochleven man Joe Smith, 2...
Royal Navy helicopter heroes plan final fly-past over mountain rescue scenes
Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter crew members will make a final fly-past of some of the scenes of their most daring operations this week.
The outdoors year in view: our look back through 2015's triumphs, tragedies and curiosities
The year provided plenty of outdoor adventures, not least provided by Mother Nature herself, as exceptional weather became the norm.
Scottish avalanche service begins as full-depth slide hits Creag Meagaidh peak
It’s officially winter in the Scottish Highlands with the arrival of avalanche reports from today. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service is ...
Climber Tom Ballard joins Montane's sponsored athletes
An upcoming climber who achieved a remarkable Alpine round has joined outdoor brand Montane’s team of sponsored athletes.
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.
Walking poles find prompts appeal from police in Robin Garton search
Police in the Highlands searching for missing walker Robin Garton are appealing for information after a pair of walking poles was found.
Pendle Hill, home of witches, among 13 sites given share of £31m lottery pot
A Lancashire hill shrouded in bewitching history is among 13 landscapes to benefit from lottery grants announced on Halloween.
Walkers asked to look out for clues on missing Glencoe walker Robin Garton
Police are appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout for anything that may help in their search for a man who has been missing in the Highlands for a month.
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...
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...
Walkers warned after Storm Desmond puts Killiecrankie footbridge out of action
A popular Highland bridge is out of use after Storm Desmond damaged its foundations. The Green Footbridge at the Pass of Killiecrankie in Perthshir...
Mountain rescuers converge on Cumbria as Storm Desmond prompts red alert
Mountain rescue teams from across the North of England and beyond have converged on Cumbria to help in the response to some of the worst flooding seen for a decade.
Royal Navy Sea King crew honoured for heroic rescue of Ben Nevis pair
The crew of a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter has been honoured for its heroic rescue of two climbers in blizzard conditions on Britain’s highest mountain.
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...
Four-part Channel 5 series showcases Lomond national park wildlife
A team of award-winning specialists spent a year recording the wildlife of a Scottish national park in a series that begins next week.
Rannoch windfarm plans thrown out as company didn't exist when submitted
The Scottish Government has turned down plans for a windfarm on a highly sensitive Highlands site because the company applying for permission didn’t exist at the time of the submission.
Sir Chris Bonington backs bid to win cash for path work on 'magical' Suilven
Mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington is urging outdoor fans to vote for a ‘magical’ Highlands mountain in a bid for conservation cash.