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.
Have a look around our site to see what we have to offer. Join us now through our half-price membership deal - and enjoy our wide range of money-saving membership benefits.
Friday 27th January 2012
MCofS President calls for objections to Sallachy wind proposals
Friday 27th January 2012
Scotland's Mountain Landscape Needs Your Help
Monday 23rd January 2012
The YCS North Region Round 1 took place at Avertical World in Dundee last Saturday and more events follow in the coming weeks.
Friday 20th January 2012
Perth High School hosts the first ever local authority schools climbing competition in February, and its free to enter for children and teachers
Thursday 19th January 2012
See the debate and vote in full in the webcast
Wednesday 18th January 2012
If you climb and would like to compete on behalf of your school, the 2012 Scottish Schools Climbing Competition is about to start. Get your school interested!
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Lanarkshire Council closes the Promontory Area in order to begin works to stabilise loose rock
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Councillors reject the application which will now go to Public Inquiry
Friday 13th January 2012
Time To Value What We Have
Tuesday 10th January 2012
The FUNdamentals of Climbing Workshops are now available in Scotland through the MCofS at a climbing wall near you
Monday 9th January 2012
Applications are now being sought for the MCofS Youth Climbing Series for 2012
Thursday 22nd December 2011
We still have a few spaces left on our winter skills & avalanche awareness courses.