With stunning mountains and the most enlightened access laws in the world, Scotland is a unique and special place for adventurous pursuits such as hill walking, climbing and ski touring.
So, whether you’re an elite climber, just learning the ropes at a climbing wall, or getting into hill walking and wanting to learn about safety, the MCofS is here to help you get even more from your chosen mountain activity in this great country.
Scotland’s mountains, hills and crags: Exhilarating, Inspiring, Magical.
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Wednesday 10th March 2010
Visitors to Ben Nevis summit may be surprised to learn that some of the newly erected 1.8m high cairns constructed to aid navigation have been virtually buried in snow.
Tuesday 9th March 2010
This is your last chance to submit routes for the 2010 AAJ. If you or your friends have climbed a new mountain route anywhere in the world send in your reports now.
Tuesday 9th March 2010
Don't leave it to everyone else - sign the hill tracks petition NOW
Monday 8th March 2010
MCofS News Release announcing the recent website make-over
Friday 5th March 2010
Advance notice of vacancies for volunteer directors to work on the MCofS Board
Thursday 4th March 2010
As a result of the latest annual monitoring report some immediate recommendations have been undertaken
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Do you fancy attending an international Trad' climbing meet in Italy's Valle Orco in September
Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Round 1 of the MCofS Scottish Series a great success despite the weather
Tuesday 2nd March 2010
New Admissions Policy for groups under instruction wishing to gain admission to Climb @ Inverness
Wednesday 24th February 2010
In this issue Dave MacLeod / Ben Nevis / Galloway Climbing / Long Distance Walks ...
Wednesday 24th February 2010
Northern Constabulary are warning climbers and walkers of avalanche risks following a mountain rescue on Ben Nevis
Wednesday 24th February 2010
MCofS members can win a free weekend at the Lodge by introducing a new member