Member Benefits
As Scotland’s national representative organisation “Working for Scotland’s Mountains and Mountaineers” we exist to serve our members and help the broader mountaineering community. So when you join our 10,000 members engaged in hill walking, climbing and ski-mountaineering, both you and the mountain environment will benefit.
We offer members an extensive range of services and benefits:
- Representing your interests
Your subscription directly helps our work and enables us to represent the interests of mountain walkers, climbers and ski-mountaineers with government, land management groups and other agencies, and to help protect Scotland’s mountains. - Access
We work to uphold your rights to enjoy responsible access and to safeguard the hard-won provisions of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. - Conservation
We work to protect the landscape and biodiversity of our uplands and crags, and to maintain existing footpaths. - Advice and Information
The MCofS website is acknowledged as a great source of information, and is maintained by our officers who are also able to provide detailed advice on a one-to-one basis. We also have an extensive list of publications available at low or no cost. - Civil Liability Insurance
We offer the most comprehensive civil liability insurance cover available to mountaineers, providing up to £5m of personal cover against claims in civil law – included in your membership subscription. - Mountain Safety Advice
Enjoy subsidised courses, seminars, events, and winter lectures. Our DVDs and information cards - produced by professional mountaineers – offer up-to-date advice on winter and alpine mountaineering, water hazards, avalanche awareness and emergency procedures. - Affiliated Walking and Climbing Clubs
With over 130 clubs, you can find new friends and walking and climbing partners, and enjoy a range of benefits including social events, day and weekend mountain walking and climbing meets. - Mountain Huts
Qualify for access to many of the mountain huts owned by clubs in Scotland and throughout the UK, and for discounts to certain Alpine huts. - Scotland’s Leading Mountaineering Magazine – The Scottish Mountaineer
The 'Voice of Scotland's mountain walkers and climbers' - our quarterly 100-page full colour magazine, is exclusively free to members, with a cover price of £14 per year. - Discounts on TGO and Climber magazines, and on gear and clothing at many Scottish outdoor retailers.
- Access to BMC travel and holiday insurance and life assurance schemes at no additional cost.
- Low-cost Under-18 Membership
Half-price individual (Youth) membership - or free membership in our Family Membership package, both with full benefits. Under 18’s in Family Membership pay insurance only.