The walk programme for the Angus Glens Walking Festival is now available online. This year the Festival is celebrating its 10th year with an exciting mix of walks, from gentle countryside strolls to strenuous mountain hikes. The programme features 28 varied walks led by experienced mountain leaders over four days from Thursday 31 May. New walks for the Festival for 2012 include: Eagle Watching in Glen Clova, a chance to see Golden Eagles close to their natural nesting site, deep in the Angus Glens and; Stonyford, Glen Lethnot to Tarfside & Invermark, a moderate walk that passes between two glens,…

A 19 year old climber is being treated in hospital having fallen around 300 feet from the Great Slab in Coire an Lochain in the Cairngorms yesterday (Wednesday 11 January). The RAF rescue helicopter from Lossiemouth was involved in the rescue and the man was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. The casualty is currently studying in Fort William although he is originally from the West Midlands.  It is understood that he sustained injuries to his head and right leg and is currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The Police have described his condition…

Police are urging those intending on walking or climbing hills to make sure they are prepared for all weather conditions. Central Scotland Police Chief Inspector Kevin Findlater said: “To go up the hills at this time of the year and not to be properly equipped or prepared for extreme conditions is inexcusable. It is playing with people’s lives and this should not be taken lightly.” The warning comes after police and mountain rescue teams had to go to the aid of a man who was stranded in white-out conditions at the top of Ben Ledi, near Callander. Chief Inspector Findlater…