Walker's body found in van after munrobagging trip

The body of a walker has been discovered in a van parked in a layby in the Scottish Highlands. Police said they believed Michael Coffield had been ...

Body found following Highland avalanche

A climber has died following an avalanche in the Highlands. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth joined team members from the Kinloss and Loc...

Ban wild camping on more loch shores, says MSP

The ban on wild camping proposed for Loch Lomond’s shore should be extended to other lochs across the area, a Tory MSP has said.

Gold rush looms in Ben Lui's shadow

A gold rush could be about to take place at the foot of one of the southern Highlands’ top climbers’ destinations.

Walker airlifted after Glencoe fall

A woman was airlifted to safety after a fall from a mountain in Glencoe. Police were alerted to the incident at about 3.20pm yesterday, Saturday. T...

MacLeod and Turner will attempt repeat of 60s climbing feat

Two of Scotland’s top climbers will next month try to recreate a legendary winter mountaineering feat to coincide with its 50th anniversary.

Walkers' views sought on eagle protection zones

Scotland’s official nature advisory body is seeking the views of walkers and climbers over plans to extend areas of protection for golden eagles.

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Third man dies from Scottish avalanche injuries

A third man has died after avalanches hit the Scottish Highlands with lethal force today. The 54-year-old died after being airlifted from Liathach ...