The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the MCofS, represents mountaineers, climbing and hill walking enthusiasts in Scotland.
As well as representing our membership, which comprises 130 mountaineering, climbing or walking clubs, and individual members, we also aim to represent the interests of the estimated 400,000 people who head for Scotland’s mountains every month.
We 'work for Scotland's mountains and mountaineers' by providing a range of services, advice and information, including: representing rights to responsible access; activities relating to mountain safety; working with other mountaineering organisations, stakeholders, partners in the Scottish Environmental LINK group; providing insurance and our quarterly colour magazine 'The Scottish Mountaineer' and a range of other membership benefits.
We hope that the information on our site helps you to enjoy Scotland’s mountains. Please use the contact form for feedback on our site. If you are not already a member why not join us as an individual member or join your local club?
FREE HILL WALKING DVD or MAP WHEN YOU JOIN US
Get a FREE DVD worth £15.50 or a FREE Mountain Map worth £12.95!. ..More
Beauly - Denny. Mountaineers Claim Committee Report Ignores Vital Evidence
MCofS reaction to the Scottish Parliament's Economy Energy & Tourism Committee report which states support for the Beauly - Denny proposals.. ..More
Workshop, Stirling
for Recreational User Representatives on LAFs and others with an interest in access. ..More
Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill Consultation
You are invited to respond. ..More
NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ANNOUNCED
Specialist insurance services - even for climbers!. ..More
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland Participation Statement
“The MCofS recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement”