A woman has died following a fall in Glencoe yesterday afternoon (Thurs 29 September). The rescue services were alerted shortly after 4pm and Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team was involved in the search. Later in the evening the police confirmed that the woman had died. A spokesperson for Northern Constabulary Police said that enquiries are continuing and details of the deceased will be released once next of kin have been informed.

This year’s Original Mountain Marathon (OMM) will take place from from Cultybraggan Camp near Comrie at the end of October. Although online applications have now closed, there are a few places still available for postal applications. The OMM’s organisers say it is, “still the UK’s premier event to test teamwork, self-reliance, endurance, outdoor and navigational skills. The reputation of the event is worldwide and every year we have entrants from all over the world. “The ethos of the event is to be totally self-reliant, in the wilds, carrying all equipment, no outside support and without GPS or cell phone. Your…

A whole day dedicated to mountain safety and open to all will be held in Stirling on 8 October. The day promises a fun mixture of interactive events, presentations and displays – a real one stop shop for information on the Scottish hills and how to enjoy them safely. Entry is FREE and the day should appeal to hill walkers and climbers of all abilities, particularly those wishing to find out how to be more self-reliant in the mountains. Presentations include: the causes of mountaineering incidents; navigation techniques; mountain weather forecasting and mountain first aid and, weather permitting; an outdoor…

With a week to go until the start of the inaugural Harris Mountain Festival, the North Harris Trust is today throwing down the gauntlet to keen hillwalkers everywhere – come to Harris and see if you are fit enough to complete our spectacular 5 Peaks Challenge. Taking in five of the most prominent and spectacular peaks on the island, the Challenge is part of a campaign by the Trust to promote the area’s unrivalled hillwalking attractions. Long famed for its beautiful beaches and intricate, rocky coastline, Harris has some of the finest but least visited mountains in Britain. Wild, remote…

Police and mountain rescuers have been scouring a section of the West Highland Way after an abandoned tent and rucksack were found. The gear was left on the West Highland Way, near to the A81 and the Glengoyne Distillery, and Police are now appealing to walkers in the area for help. Central Scotland Police say that the outdoor gear includes a green coloured tent and dark blue rucksack. The Police say that the property appears to have been left sometime between 11am and 3:30pm on Sunday September 11. Police are keen to speak with anyone who was in the area…

Two free walks to learn more about fungi will take place at Loch Leven over the next month. Autumn is a terrific time of year for fungi spotting. In previous years, participants have spotted over 60 different species on Loch Leven’s fungi forays. SNH staff will be joined by local expert Richard Smith from Lochore Meadows Country Park on the hunt for fungi. Participants will see many different types of fungi, learn which ones are dangerous, and find out how humans have used fungi throughout history as medicines, hallucinogens and in cooking. Fungi are also essential recyclers of the woodland,…