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Lomond national park bosses seek views on encouraging outdoor activities
National park bosses are seeking the public’s views on supporting outdoor recreation in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.
Lomond bosses start trials to teach campers how to poo in the great outdoors
National park bosses are tackling the growing problem of human waste in the great outdoors. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs authority said it’s...
Work underway on Scottish path repairs after Mend Our Mountains appeal
Work has begun on repairing one of the UK’s most eroded hill paths. And a second project will start next month following success in raising cash ...
Mountaineering council prepares to launch litter-busting H2O campaign
Hillwalkers and climbers will be asked to take part in a major campaign to clean up the country’s mountains.
BMC Mend Our Mountains appeal passes £½m mark
The British Mountaineering Council’s million-pound bid to raise cash for footpath repairs has passed the halfway mark.
Injured walker airlifted from Ben More after spending night on mountain
An injured walker was airlifted to hospital after spending the night on a Highland peak. Killin Mountain Rescue Team was alerted on Tuesday and beg...
Scots hillgoers asked to pledge price of a bobble hat to 'Mend Our Mountains'
Hillgoers are being asked to spare the price of a bobble hat – to improve conditions underfoot on two of Scotland’s mountains.
Mountaineering Scotland urges national park to reject new Cononish gold mine plans
Mountaineering Scotland is urging national park planners to reject a renewed proposal to start mining gold in a wild land area.
Scottish mountain volunteers' efforts recognised at outdoor trust meeting
Volunteers who have helped repair and maintain routes in Scotland’s national parks received recognition for their efforts.
National Trust for Scotland appoints keen walker Sir Mark Jones as chair
The National Trust for Scotland has appointed a keen walker as its next chair. Sir Mark Jones will take over from Sir Moir Lockhead as head of the ...
Vango sets up gear 'library' to help groups access Lomond camping
Scottish outdoors brand Vango is working with a national park to set up a ‘library’ of camping gear available for groups to borrow.
Dry weather leads to wildfire warnings for outdoor fans over Easter period
Outdoor enthusiasts heading for the British countryside over the Easter holiday are being urged to be on their guard against starting wildfires.
'Tolkeinesque' Dragon's Back photo comes top in national parks 70th anniversary contest
A ‘Tolkein-esque’ view of a Peak District hill has been judged top photo in a competition marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of national parks in England and Wales.
BMC's Mend Our Mountains crowdfunding appeal launches with £150,000 target
The British Mountaineering Council has launched a major crowdfunding appeal to help boost its campaign to improve upland paths in Britain’s national parks.
Lomond national park welcomes judges' right to roam ruling on Drumlean Estate
Judges in Scotland’s highest civil court have upheld a ruling in favour of the public’s right of access to a Highland estate.
Lomond national park camping restrictions come into force at lochside sites
Camping bylaws are now in force, bosses at the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park have warned.
Major mountain rescue exercise underway on Crianlarich hills
Police said members of the public should not be alarmed if they witness police activity on the hills around Crianlarich.
British Mountaineering Council launches new £1m bid to Mend Our Mountains
The British Mountaineering Council has launched an ambitious £1m project to help repair paths in Britain’s national parks.