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Nevis walkers' chance to put something back

Mountain lovers are being urged to put something back with a spruce-up of Britain’s highest mountain.

Trust says Highland gold bid puts wild land at risk

A conservation charity has objected to the reopening of a Highland gold mine. The John Muir Trust said plans to develop the workings near Tyndrum w...

Gondola mooted for Cairn Gorm by Ramblers' boss

A gondola system should be considered for Cairn Gorm as part of a review of access to the mountain, according to the head of the Ramblers in Scotland.

Fell path repairs help lake water quality

Footpath repair work on a Cumbrian fell is helping improve water quality in a lake 7km (4½ miles) away.

Rescued walker visits base to thank Navy crew

A walker who had to be airlifted to hospital after falling in the Highlands returned to thank the helicopter crew that rescued him.

Murder hunt police appeal to Highland walkers and cyclists

Police investigating the murder of a woman are appealing to walkers and cyclists for sightings of a car in the Highlands.

Skye no limit as Spyke's munro attempt continues

He’s had to contend with ticks, missing camping gear and Achilles’ heel problems, but the man aiming to break the muscle-powered record time for a munro round has surpassed the greatest challenge yet – the Cuillin ridge on Skye.

Views sought on updated avalanche service

The head of Scotland’s avalanche service is seeking views on its provision over last winter. Co-ordinator Mark Diggins, who took over in charge o...

Rescuers head to four corners in push for new base cash

Mountain rescuers in need of a new headquarters will be heading north, and south, east and west, in a quest to raise cash for the new building.

Award walkers found safe after major Highlands search

A major search was launched today for six teenage walkers missing in the Highlands. The four girls and two boys, aged between 16 and 17, failed to ...

Missing walker found safe after overnight search

A walker was found safe and well after going missing overnight on the isle of Harris. Three Coastguard teams joined officers from the Northern Cons...

National park bosses approve camping ban plan

A ban on wild camping along a stretch of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail came a step closer this week.

Airlift for injured Highlands walker

A walker was airlifted from a Highland mountain after injuring his ankle. Police at Fort William were alerted about 1.45pm yesterday, Saturday, tha...

Rob steps in as Guy takes up head ranger's post

The British Mountaineering Council’s access and conservation officer is heading north to take up a post with a Scottish national park authority.

Briton dies on Everest after going blind

A British climber has died on Everest after he went blind during his attempt. Peter Kinloch, who worked as a civilian for Merseyside Police, had su...

Ultra runner aims to beat 13-year Lakeland record

A 13-year-old ultra fellrunning record could fall next month. Mark Hartell’s long-standing extension to the gruelling Bob Graham Round was set in...

Lomond police confiscate alcohol from lochside group

Police confiscated almost 50 litres of alcohol from teenagers in a crackdown on rowdy behaviour in a national park.

Silence will mark Fellsman start in memory of Tracy

A minute’s silence will precede the start of one of England’s toughest long-distance races in memory of a regular competitor who was killed earlier this year.