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FREE MAP WHEN YOU JOIN US

Friday 18th July 2008

Join now and get a British Mountain Map worth £12.95 free

ANNUAL GATHERING UPDATE

Friday 18th July 2008

Free camping! Great food! Free beer! And our Guest Speaker

Hillphones 2008 Launched

Friday 18th July 2008

Stalking information is available from Hillphones

Path Repair Opportunities

Tuesday 15th July 2008

Friends of Nevis offer opportunities in path maintenance and repair on Ben Nevis

National Parks Review 2008

Thursday 10th July 2008

What do you think about the National Park Authorities and their arrangements

Club Newsletter - Information for Club Secretaries

Thursday 10th July 2008

Information about the AGM, Annual Gathering and Club Subscriptions

Cairngorms National Park Boundary

Wednesday 9th July 2008

Proposed boundary extension into Perth and Kinross

Sligachan to Sgurr nan Gillean path bridge collapse

Wednesday 9th July 2008

The bridge at NG483296 has collapsed

Climbing Instructor Vacancies

Wednesday 9th July 2008

Inverness Leisure have full and part-time positions available

Find out about Mountain Birds

Monday 7th July 2008

A Great Opportunity to find out about Mountain Birds - 6 Sept 2008 - Glenmore

Advice not to climb on Creag Ghlas

Thursday 3rd July 2008

You are advised not to climb on Creag Ghlas until late July

MCofS and The Equity Standard

Thursday 26th June 2008

MCofS is committed to achieving The Equity Standard - what do you think?

Scottish Mountaineer - Information for Advertisers

Thursday 19th June 2008

New contact number for advertisers

New Information Booklet about children and climbing, hill walking and mountaineering

Tuesday 17th June 2008

The MCofS has produced a 30 page booklet for parents wishing to find out more about what our sport is all about and how their children can take part

Mountain Ringlet Survey

Monday 16th June 2008

Butterfly Conservation invite you to look out for the Mountain Ringlet

Galloway Sea Cliffs

Friday 13th June 2008

Parking at the access point to Crammag Head

Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum

Friday 13th June 2008

Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum annual event 27 Sept 2008

MLTA announces its National Conference and Workshops

Thursday 12th June 2008

The Mountain Leader Training Association is to meet at Plas y Brenin in November

Filming of new Hill Walking Essentials DVD

Wednesday 11th June 2008

Hill Walking Essentials DVD

Found: The Corbett Almanac

Wednesday 11th June 2008

A member has found a copy of The Corbett Almanac - is it yours?

New Scottish Mountaineer Advertising Rates for Associate Members

Tuesday 10th June 2008

We are pleased to introduce discounted advertising rates for Associate Members

Recreational User Access Workshop

Monday 9th June 2008

Of interest to LAF representatives as well as those interested in access issues, or interested in joining LAFs in the future.

New MCofS Website Gets grough Accolade

Thursday 5th June 2008

Well at least we think it's a compliment

MWIS Website Gets Animated!

Thursday 5th June 2008

MWIS introduce new website with animated synoptics

Access & Conservation Officer's Work

Monday 2nd June 2008

The A&C Officer's work programme is now online

MCofS 2008 Visually Impaired Course

Monday 2nd June 2008

A week-long course hosted by Glenmore Lodge in September. Applications are invited and sighted volunteers are needed!

New Edinburgh Climbing Wall joins MCofS

Friday 30th May 2008

The Centre for Sports & Exercise is MCofS newest Associate Member

Press Release 28 May 2008

Wednesday 28th May 2008

The Scottish Mountaineer Hits New Heights With Herald And Times Group Magazines

Cummingston Voluntary Code

Tuesday 27th May 2008

Guidlelines for this popular venue

Climbing Wall Manual 3rd Edition 2008 NOW AVAILABLE

Thursday 22nd May 2008

The new edition of the BMC Climbing Wall Manual containing specific information about Scottish walls is now available

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs NP core Path Plan

Tuesday 20th May 2008

LLTNP Core Paths Plan is in the final stage of consultation until 27 July 2008

Strathconon - bird nesting advice

Monday 19th May 2008

Your are advised not to climb on Creag Ghlas until late July

CairnGorm Mountain Ltd will transfer to HIE

Monday 19th May 2008

Plans for the future of the Cairngorm funicular railway to get under way following agreement of transfer of ownership

Youth Climbing Teams

Wednesday 14th May 2008

Scottish Youth Climbing Teams

Friends of Nevis

Wednesday 7th May 2008

Friends of Nevis launched

Subscriptions for Members of Clubs

Wednesday 30th April 2008

Our Treasurer is asking for your views.

Discounts to MCofS Members of Digital Mapping

Wednesday 30th April 2008

Anquet Maps are offering discounts to MCofS Members on their products through their website

Annual General Meeting - Notice and Agenda

Monday 28th April 2008

This year's AGM and Gathering will be held at Glenmore Lodge on 6 September.

Safety and Liability Guidance Published

Monday 28th April 2008

The MCofS has updated and published the Safety & Liability Guidance for clubs

MCofS Board and Executive Vacancies

Monday 28th April 2008

Vice President and Executive nominees required for September AGM

Fundraising - Volunteering Vacancies Announced

Friday 25th April 2008

Check our volunteering page for more information

Lewis Wind Farm refused

Wednesday 23rd April 2008

Plans to construct one of Europe's largest onshore wind farms refused

Mountain Article and Photography Competition 2008

Wednesday 23rd April 2008

MCofS joins with Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival to promote their mountain article and photography competitions

Please Help Our Work!

Thursday 10th April 2008

MCofS Introduces a Donation and Legacy Information Pack

MCofS Announces Strategic Plan 2008-2012

Tuesday 8th April 2008

Following approval by the Executive on 13 March, the MCofS has released its Strategic Plan

Land-based wind power and Scottish tourism

Wednesday 2nd April 2008

Activity Scotland Association has expressed concerns over a study into the impact of land-based wind power developments on Scottish tourism.

Pay by Card

Thursday 27th March 2008

You can now pay membership fees or make a purchase using your credit or debit card.

Glen Etive Road Shortened

Thursday 27th March 2008

Logging will soon begin near the end of the Glen Etive public road

Cairngorm National Park Extension

Tuesday 25th March 2008

Cairngorms National Park is to be extended to include Blair Atholl and part of eastern and Highland Perthshire.

New Cairngorms & Lochnagar Map

Friday 29th February 2008

"Insipiring" New Cairngorms & Lochnagar Map available from the MCofS

MCofS Expedition Grant Awards Announced

Friday 29th February 2008

Five Scottish expeditions benefit from this year's awards

Gaelic pronounciation podcasts launched

Monday 25th February 2008

New podcast by Scottish walking website about how to pronounce Highland place-names

Climbing Wall Survey

Wednesday 13th February 2008

An on-line research survey has been set up to investigate the need for an indoor climbing wall in Southern Scotland

Extracts from MCofS DVDs now on You Tube

Thursday 7th February 2008

View videos online

Are we Responsible Access Users?

Thursday 10th January 2008

Survey of Responsible behaviour amongst recreational users and land managers.

MCofS Membership Research Report

Wednesday 9th January 2008

Results of a recent survey of MCofS members

Know the Code Activity Packs

Thursday 20th December 2007

SNH launch new activity materials for kids learning about access

Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Funding for New Competition Wall

Thursday 22nd November 2007

EICA Ratho secures funding for a new International Standard Competition Wall

Interruption to Global Positioning Systems

Tuesday 13th November 2007

Interruptions to GPS Service - register for notifications

Scottish Lyme Disease and Tick Survey Update

Monday 5th November 2007

Lyme Disease and Tick Survey - Help with research wanted

Closure of Alladale Bothy

Thursday 1st November 2007

MBA announces that Alladale Bothy is no longer available