Drummond, Ella, Cate Bulmer, David Treagus, Adrian Marsay, Evelyne, Alistair Jeffs, Andy Lawson, Jan Nowell, Dave Maclean, Robert Ross, Heavy, Heavy’s Plus One, Alan Duncan, Fiona Duncan, Jake Lee, Malcolm Campbell. Most of the above arrived at the Great Glen Hostel, Laggan, in the month of February for more MMC frolics in the hills. A new venue, which had its plus and minus points, gave us a fine base. This area is too easily ignored as folk head off like a flock of turtles to the obvious delights of Lochaber and beyond and even though the forecast was poor there was much scope for shenanigans. Unfortunately, the scribblings within The…
May 2017 Bus Meet – Lairig Ghru Traverse
Sunday 21st May 2017 Lairig Ghru Traverse O.S.Map(s): 36 Bus Stop: Glen Affric car park Est. time of arrival: 9.30/9.45am Time of departure: 5.45/6.00pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am We will be tackling the Lairig Ghru from the Linn of Dee to Aviemore. The pick up points will be Elgin (7:00), Forres (7:20) and Grantown on Spey (8:00). The bus should arrive at the Linn of Dee car park around 9.45am. The walk (21 miles) will take around 8 – 9 hrs depending on rest stops along the way. We will exit the Lairig Ghru at Coylumbridge and then make our way down to Aviemore. Some members may wish to take in a hill or two and so…
May 2017 Weekend Meet: Coruisk, Skye
At the ‘Bad Step’ en-route to Coruisk Date: 28th April – 1st May 2013 (3 nights) Venue: The Coruisk Memorial Hut, Skye Location: The Coruisk Memorial Hut is situated on the Island of Skye at the head of Loch Scavaig, close to where the River Scavaig flows the few hundred metres from Loch Coruisk to the Sea. It is about 100m from a landing stage in Loch na Cuilce (off Loch Scavaig) (OS Sheet 32, Grid Ref: NG 487197). Access: Boat from Elgol – a 30-minute sea crossing. There are now two operators but please check their website: Bella Jane Boat Trips or Misty Isle Boat Trips. Walking from the road at…
April 2017 Bus Meet – Glen Affric
Sunday 16th April 2017 Glen Affric – Morvich traverse O.S.Map(s): 33 (and 25) Bus Stop: Glen Affric car park Est. time of arrival: 9.30/9.45am Time of departure: 5.45/6.00pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am This traverse is part of the Affric Kintail Way The bus will be drop of us at the car park in Glen Affric and then makes its way round to Morvich. On the homeward journey, there will be a refreshment stop at the Cluanie Inn. The likely walks include: Traverse from Glen Affric to Alltbeithe Youth hostel to Morvich Traverse from Glen Affric to Alltbeithe Youth hostel to Cluanie Inn The traverse to the Cluanie Inn could be combined with a hill…
March 2017 Weekend Meet Report – Braemar
There was a last minute rush for places on this meet. This resulted in the reserve list members having a weekend in the very modestly priced luxury of a chalet while the rest of us made do with the slightly unusual bunkhouse and a few hardy OATs [Old Age Travellers. Not so old these days in some cases, but they still clutter the place up, keep us awake all evening and then retreat for a tranquil night’s sleep elsewhere. Memo to self – find a friendly parking warden to issue a few tickets next time.] cluttered up the recycling centre with an assortment of camper vans. Friday was a near perfect…
March 2017 Bus Meet Report – Fannichs
A total of 18 Members and two guests joined the bus at Elgin and Forres leaving the Moray Firth in good weather and high spirits. However, as the bus approached the first drop off at Torr Breac about 3 Km north of Garve, cloud had descended and was being whipped past the hills by a strengthening wind. The bus windscreen wipers going at full chat was another indication the day might not go to plan. Not at all daunted, Graeme Bartlett left the bus to tackle Little Wyvis and its big brother. The next stop was at Loch Droma where 3 “seniors” (Ray Harron, Ray Newell and Dave Galloway) left…
April 2017 Weekend Meet: Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Date: 31st March/1st April 2017 Venue: Loch Ossian Youth Hostel Location: Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is a small eco youth hostel situated on the banks of Loch Ossian. Getting here: Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is only accessible by rail, bike, or foot. You cannot drive here. You can park up at either Tullich station (to the North) or Rannoch station (to the South) to catch a train to Corrour station (the West Highlands Glasgow to Fort William line). Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is an approximately 20 minute walk from Corrour station along a well-made track. Facilities: Fully-equipped self-catering kitchen but no fridge. Perishables can be kept cool in the north facing washrooms or in the loch! Drying is…
March 2017 Bus Meet – Fannichs
Sunday 19th March 2017 O.S.Map(s): 19, 20 Bus Stop: Loch a’Bhraoin (NH162760) Est. time of arrival: 9.15am Time of departure: 6.00pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am The Fannichs lie between Loch Fannich and the A835 Garve to Ullapool road. With Munros, Corbetts and Grahams in the area there should be plenty of choice for all abilities. There is even the Corrieshalloch Gorge, with the Falls of Measach. The bus will be parked at Loch a’ Bhraoin for the day and drops can be made along the way as usual. On the homeward journey, there will be a refreshment stop at the Inchbae Lodge Inn. The likely walks include: from Loch a’Bhraoin Beinn Bheag and Groban…
February 2017 Bus Meet Report – Cairngorms
The first bus meet of the year was to a local destination and the only one of the year to have a formal mountain skills session. Experienced club members Ray Harron and David “Heavy” Whalley kindly gave their time to pass on their skills to fellow club members. Luckily, there was sufficient snow for winter skills to be taught and learned. This has been a particularly lean winter so far for snow lovers. First off the bus in Aviemore, was John and Bob. They walked to Loch an Eilean, then past the northern reaches of the Lairig Ghru and Loch Morlich to Glenmore for a coffee and cake stop before…
J Alister Sword Photography Competition 2017
The annual J. Alister Sword photography competition will take place after the Annual General Meeting on 23 March 2017. The competition rules are: 1. Competition is open to current members of the Moray Mountaineering Club only. 2. Two categories: “Scottish” and “Non-Scottish”. 3. Any subject with a mountaineering theme (landscapes, people, macros, wildlife, etc.). 4. Entries must have been taken in the last 12 months. 5. Submit up to a maximum of two photographs per category. 6. Entries must be made as hard-copy on the night (please write your name and photo details on the reverse). 2018 Calendar. All entries for the Scottish category will be considered for The Moray…