Kintail Mountain Rescue Team has launching a fundraising drive for a new rescue base. The west coast rescue team has applied for planning permission for a new modern home for its growing team of volunteers and space for the team’s vehicles and specialist equipment. Kintail MRT has around 30 full team members ready to respond to emergency calls from the mountains and other remote areas 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The team covers a vast area taking in Kintail and part of Glen Affric, as well as Inverinate, Killinan and Monar, encompassing 39 munros and many…

The changing seasons of March meant loads of people were out and about and posting on Walkhighlands so it was hard to judge the walk report competition. However, Assynt came out as the clear winner again with the £100 Highlander 1st prize voucher going to Mal Grey for Glas Bheinn – a happy return to the hills at last. Not such a sunny day for The English Alpinist who takes home the March runner-up £50 Highlander voucher for Three Mealls near Killin went down well – a real testament to the power of the hills whatever the weather. Another 2 great reports also…

A new seasonal fire byelaw for the Cairngorms National Park will come into force on Wednesday. From 1 April to 30 September each year, campfires and barbecues will not be permitted in the National Park. The Cairngorms National Park includes popular areas around Aviemore and Braemar and covers 1,748 square miles. Sandy Bremner, Convener at the Cairngorms National Park Authority, said: “We want people to keep enjoying all that the National Park offers but we also need everyone to help protect it. We know it only takes one rogue spark to start a wildfire and when there is so much to lose,…

A final edition of the Angry Corrie has been published in memory of Dave Hewitt, who passed away last year. Dave founded the hillwalking fanzine with back in 1991, and it ran until 2008. Dave was a prolific outdoors journalist, and wrote ‘Walking the Watershed’, an account of his walk from the Mull of Galloway to Cape Wrath. He was a contributor to many outdoors websites. You can read the final issue here:https://archive.org/details/tac-79/mode/2up

The first walk report winners of 2026 have been announced. The January £100 Highlander prize voucher goes to JamieP05 for A Cathedral in the Sky – photos and words that really do justice to “the majesty that is An Teallach”. Winning the runner-up £50 Highlander voucher prize is eduardo for a change of speed, a change of style..Sendero Sulayr GR240 – we liked the scenery, food and flowers and the Spanish warmth and even more importantly the story of why this hike was so important for eduardo. Congratulations to both winners and thanks to everyone who posted.  To be in with a chance of…

Mountain Aid is returning with another Skills for the Hills Day to be held at Stirling University on 7 March. The day will bring together hillwalkers, climbers, and outdoor organisations for a full programme of inspiring talks, practical sessions, and outdoor activities. Learn first aid, watch a demonstration of search and rescue dogs, learn about navigation and mountain weather. “Skills for the Hills is about equipping people with knowledge while celebrating the fantastic community that supports outdoor recreation in Scotland,” said a spokesperson for Mountain Aid. “With expert talks, practical workshops, search and rescue dog demonstrations, and exhibitor stands, the…