Scottish Mountain Rescue has elected Simon Steer as the new Chair, taking over from Jonathan Hart who steps down after 3 years in the role. Accepting the appointment Simon, who is the Deputy Leader of the Cairngorm Team, commented, “I am delighted to accept this important role and look forward to representing our members at a challenging and exciting time for Scottish Mountain Rescue. The provision of Mountain Rescue across Scotland principally relies on voluntary funding and volunteers who are prepared to answer the call at any time of day or night year round, regardless of weather.” “Without the dedication…

The MCofS will be offering two of their popular one-day navigation courses for members in September. These are an ideal way of helping you gain or brush up on the essential skills for finding your way about in the mountains. A one-day MCofS navigation course will give you a gentle introduction to the theory, followed by a practical session on the hill. Ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 12 people per course. By the end you will have learned the skills of map reading and compass bearings, picked up handy hints and techniques for locating yourself on the…

Police Scotland still hope to catch the thieves who stole a £3 million Henry Moore Sculpture, despite only receiving a slow response to an appeal made on the TV show Crimewatch. The sculpture was stolen from Glenkiln Sculpture Park in Dumfries and Galloway last October. The 7ft tall Standing Figure A police spokesperson said that – in spite of only a low number of calls – they were confident that they would be able to trace the theives. The 7ft tall Standing Figure had been on open public display, along with three further Henry Moore pieces, for many decades before…