Seen a tick? Report it!

If you’ve had a close encounter with a tick when outdoors in Scotland, then take a moment to report it and help map their distribution across the country. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth Lyme Resource Centre tcv.org.uk/scotland/what-…

⚠️ Wildfire warning 

There is an extreme risk of wildfire across north-west Scotland.

If you see a wildfire, call 999.

More information: firescotland.gov.uk/news/extreme-r…

We worked with our partners on the annual #ThinkWINTER campaign to help people to safely enjoy Scotland's winter mountains. If you'd like to help us improve how we do this, please take part in the survey using the following link: shorturl.at/fkzH7
📸: Kirsty Pallas

Glad to contribute to Mountaineering Scotland’s series on near misses in the hills, with lessons learned from the experience. A happy ending 10 years ago for me, but the closest I’ve been to real danger. Sliding down Gairich -
mountaineering.scot/near-misses-sl…

🥾Mountain paths lead us safely & sensitively into high places - but are badly eroded. With funding & land ownership loopholes to navigate, Chris Townsend reports from An Teallach where he meets those picking up the pieces.
Read in #TheGreatOutdoors :
thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue/d…

This past weekend saw instructor Max Hunter taking members out on a Progression Rock Climbing course at Kingussie Crags, which are ideal for competent indoor climbers & those who would like to develop their outdoor trad climbing skills: shorturl.at/imtMS
📸: Max Hunter

Volunteering for nature is extra special when it helps take care of this special landscape! Take a look at what we've got coming up this month for you to get involved in... 👍 cairngorms.co.uk/caring-future/…

⚠️ Wildfire warning 

There is a very high risk of wildfire in the south and west of Scotland.

If you see a wildfire, call 999.

 forestryandland.gov.scot/what-we-do/hea…

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Friday 26 April
Light winds but cool or cold feeling across the UK.
Any morning cloud will break and lift above summits, but may temporarily re-form during any afternoon showers. Showers on high ground will fall as snow flurries or hail in many regions.
Patchwork of sunshine.

Conic Hill Path has re-opened. Good weather this week means all 450 bags of stone have been delivered on to the hill ahead of schedule. There are no further closures planned this season but work to upgrade the path continues so please follow on-site diversions and instructions.

Don't forget to pick up a copy of The Great Outdoors this week, featuring a piece by Chris Townsend on our joint campaign with the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland to save mountain paths in Scotland! 👀

‼️ Conic Hill path will be closed from today (Monday 22nd April) until Friday 26th ‼️

A fantastic initiative from Mountaineering Scotland and The BMC. Learning from the ‘mistakes’ of others is always worthwhile as a tool for planning.

NPF4 has made it easier for certain types of development proposed for Wild Land Areas to get permission through the planning system. Here, Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black takes a look at the ones which are currently giving cause for concern... shorturl.at/lAEIQ

Mountaineering Scotland’s CEO Stuart Younie and Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black have been discussing the ongoing challenges at the North Face car park at Torlundy with the local Forestry and Land Scotland staff and the Nevis Landscape Partnership. Read the full update: shorturl.at/hoNQV

⭐️ New! ⭐️ Weather Skills Course in partnership with Mountain Weather taking place on 19th May at Mountaineering Scotland HQ in Perth. Find out more and book by visiting: mountaineering.scot/weather-worksh…

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Have you had a near miss in the hills? We want to hear from you! Mountaineering Scotland & @teambmc have announced a joint project aimed at improving the safety of those who enjoy spending time exploring the hills and mountains. Find out more! shorturl.at/yDSV9