People from all over the world will now be able to see live footage of Mull's white-tailed sea eagles through a new satellite technology viewing project. Thought to be a UK first, the innovative project aims to complement the already successful ranger-led visits to see Mull’s majestic sea eagles. The new satellite link will follow Cuin and Sula, the two famous sea eagles currently starring in the 10th series of the BBC’s popular Springwatch. The live footage can been seen on Forestry Commission Scotland website. Fiona Murray, Forestry Commission Scotland’s tourism development manager said: “White-tailed eagles are sometimes known as…

Mountaineer Doug Scott will again be setting out on a lecture tour this autumn and winter, raising money for his charity, Community Action Nepal (CAN). Doug's lectures are famous for his personal and thought provoking commentary, illustrated with his stunning photography of the world’s most spectacular mountain landscapes. The lectures are usually accompanied by an auction of signed photographs and other items and there are usually posters and cards for sale. All profits from the lecture tour go to CAN. The Scottish lectures will be, “The Three Peaks: Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga”, described by the organisers as,”a stunningly illustrated talk,…

Heather Morning, Mountain Safety Officer with the MCofS is warning that winter is still lingering on the roof of Scotland and that anyone heading to Ben Nevis should be aware of late lying snow and be cautious. Last winter Scotland experienced exceptionally high levels of snow fall in the mountains and, with mid-summer's day approaching, a surprising amount of that snow still remains. This means anyone heading up Ben Nevis will be walking on snow covered terrain, in some places up to a metre in depth still. Heather said: “Walking on snow in summer can really add to your day…

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team officially received their new ambulance Land Rover, funded by the care charity St John Scotland, today. Specially converted, this vehicle is vital for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team to continue to operate as one of the third emergency services. Providing vital support to communities in Sutherland and Caithness, Assynt Mountain Rescue can assist those in rural or mountainous areas. They were the first of the Mountain Rescue teams to receive a Land Rover Defender 110 in 1998 through St John funding. This new vehicle in 2014 continues to ensure there are ambulance resources for mountain rescue in…

A hillwalker died on Saturday after falling more than 1000ft from Ben Alder. Daniel Leaf aged 55 from Edinburgh, fell from from The Prow on Ben Alder. Other members of the walking party he was with raised the alarm and he was taken off the mountain by a Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter. It is understood that Mr Leaf left a wife and son.