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£500 fines loom for wild campers on West Highland Way
Walkers on the West Highland Way face fines of up to £500 if they are found wild camping on a 10-mile stretch of the route.
Walkers will carry coffin to mark 'death of wilderness'
A group of walkers plans to carry a coffin to the site of a proposed windfarm to mark the death of the Scottish wilderness.
Woodland destroyed as walkers warned of continuing wildfires
Wildfires have continued to rage across the UK, fanned by high winds which have helped the flames spread across exceptionally dry ground.
Cautious welcome for new Highlands goldmine plans
A campaigning outdoors charity has given a cautious welcome to revised plans for a goldmine in the Highlands.
New rescue team will serve island walkers and climbers
The first new mountain rescue team to be established in Scotland for 11 years is hoping to get official recognition soon.
Two injured climbers airlifted after Nevis avalanche
Two climbers were airlifted to hospital after being caught in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain.
Ministers approve Lomond booze and camping ban
The Scottish Government has approved a controversial camping ban on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond.
Mountain rescuers appeal for walkers' help in sponsored event
A mountain rescue team is appealing for help from walkers willing to step out to raise funds for its volunteers.
Now then, now then: Sir Jim's fix on the extreme outdoors
He was renowned for offering a cheery wave to Glencoe travellers and fixed it for countless youngsters to fulfil their dreams, but now the cigar-chewing television personality Sir Jimmy Savile can be seen indulging in some very odd extreme activities.
Newest mountain rescue team gets approval
Scotland’s newest mountain rescue team has got the seal of approval. Hebrides Search and Rescue gained official affiliation to the Mountain Rescu...
Met Office figures confirm April was driest on record
April was the warmest on record, according to provisional figures released by the Government’s official weather organisation.
Walkers warned off mountain area as wildfires continue across UK
Walkers have been advised to stay off the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland as firefighters continue to fight gorse fires in the area.
Team of 18 helps Barry's wheechair Nevis ascent
A paralysed man has summited the UK’s highest mountain in an effort involving a team of 18 and a trip lasting 12 hours.
Call for walkers to carry Model T to Nevis summit
Experienced hillwalkers are needed to hike to the top of Britain’s highest mountain – while carrying a vintage car.
Service marks aircrew deaths and birth of nature reserve
The deaths of eight RAF crew members on a remote mountainside were commemorated in a ceremony that also marked the birth of a new approach to rescues.
Final winter safety lectures will take place
The crocuses might be pushing through the soil and the lapwings pee-witting across the fells, but while much of the country enjoys a taste of spring, in the Scottish mountains it’s still winter.
Bridge closure will affect munro walkers
Walkers heading for the hills in the Highlands are being warned of a bridge closure affecting access.
Charity woman will tackle mountain runs at walking pace
An outdoors enthusiast will tackle three fellrunning challenge routes – at a walking pace. Lochaber-based Keri Page aims to climb almost three ti...
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