Latest scottish mountains news

Mountain Rescue in action

"We’re hoping NOT to break any more records" – mountain rescue services overwhelmed by spike in callouts

By Will Symons published

Mountain rescue services from across the globe are responding to record calls for help

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Katy's 60th birthday mountain challenge

Scottish hiker celebrates 60th birthday with epic 130-mountain challenge

By Fiona Russell published

Katy Bocock says "it was the best 38-day birthday party ever"

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Bla Bheinn: Bla Bheinn

My Favourite Hike: a hike up Blà Bheinn for panoramic views of Skye

By Sian Lewis published

Blà Bheinn is the stunning outlier of Isle of Skye's Black Cuillin and an absolute treat for hikers

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Hikers on the snowy summit of Ben Nevis

Britain’s highest mountain claims another life, as 23 climbers rescued on Ben Nevis

By Julia Clarke published

One climber dead and 23 rescued in "ferocious" conditions on Ben Nevis

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A boat house on a loch with the snow covered Arrochar Alps in the background

What is a Corbett? Scotland's mountains explained

By Julia Clarke published

What is a Corbett? We explain what defines these Scottish mountains, where to find them and how to get started as a Corbetteer

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