

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 Environment LINK group; providing insurance and our quarterly colour magazine 'The Scottish Mountaineer', plus a number of other membership benefits including a wide range of discounts.
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?

Monday 1st February 2010
The MCofS response to the news that Highland Council has renewed Alladale Estate's Dangerous Animals licence
Monday 1st February 2010
The dates and venues of the 2010 MCofS Youth Climbing Series in Scotland are announced
Sunday 31st January 2010
MCofS half-price membership offer for new members joining by Direct Debit
Friday 29th January 2010
Grant support offered for mountaineering and climbing activities in 2010
Friday 29th January 2010
A weekend has been arranged in February in Torridon for a get-together of all those who knew Irvine
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”