Are hill walkers becoming so reliant on technology that we may be losing a part of ourselves and our ability to ‘see’ the bigger picture? Heather Morning, Mountain Safety Advisor with The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, debates whether that GPS ‘safety net’ is becoming more of a hazard than a help. Read more »
Building on the growing popularity of climbing, the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) has launched a new initiative which will encourage young climbers and support their development. Read more »
Do mountain-lovers in the rest of the UK realise how quickly Scotland's wild land is disappearing? With a windfarm the size of Perth possibly about to be built next to the Cairngorms, we spoke to David Gibson, head of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, about what his organisation is doing to stand up for the mountains. Read more »
The BMC's sister organisation in Scotland has challenged decision makers to support a new vision for the future of the country’s mountains and wild land – a major resource increasingly under threat. Read more »
Are you a member of the BMC or its sister body, the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS?) If so, the MCofS wants to know your views on the effect of windfarms in the upland areas of Scotland. Read more »
Outdoor bodies in Scotland have advised walkers and climbers to notify the police if faced with threats or intimidation by landowners. Read more »
The BMC local structure doesn't cover Scotland or Ireland. To find out more about getting involved in Scotland or Ireland, please contact Mountaineering Scotland or Mountaineering Ireland. Their contact details are below. Read more »
The dedicated regional weather forecasting service Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) is set to continue. Representatives from the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCoS), MWIS and the Met Office met in Edinburgh on 8 December to come to this agreement. Read more »
The MCofS in conjunction with Avalex have produced a small laminated card giving basic avalanche information as a safety aide for mountaineers and ski tourers Read more »
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