Sunday 20th April 2014 O.S.Map(s): 15 Est. time of arrival: 09.45 Time of departure: 17.00 Leave Elgin: 07.00 Assynt has an impressive array of outstanding mountains: Ben More Assynt, Conival, Canisp, Quinag, Cul Mor, Cul Beag, Breabag, Suilven, Stac Pollaidh ……. The rock in this area is predominantly gneiss, on top of which sandstone hills have weathered to create some of the weird and magnificent shapes typical of this region and on a clear day, this is an area where you like to linger as long as possible. In addition to the excellent hillwalking in this area, there is some good scrambling on Quinag (Sail Gharbh, East Buttress – Grade 3),…
May 2014 Weekend Meet: Isle of Rum
Traversing Trallaval Date: 3rd, 4th and 5th May 2014 (3 night stay) Venue: Kinloch Castle Hostel, Isle of Rum Location: Kinloch, Isle of Rum Facilities: Kinloch Hostel provides purpose built accommodation adjacent to Kinloch Castle. Each dorm room comfortably sleeps 4 people (2 single beds and one bunk in each) and we can accommodate up to 32 people in total. All bedding provided, 2 well-equipped self catering kitchen/diners, lounge, free wifi, plenty of hot showers (bring your own towels), central heating, laundry (£2.50) and drying room (free) available in the Castle Courtyard. Sorry – no pets (except registered assistance dogs). Your luggage can be collected from the Pier (look out for the…
Activity First Aid Course for MMC Members (SCQF Level 5 Award)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
MMC Book of Songs (Second Edition)
The Moray Mountaineering Club has a fantastic archive going all the way back to the inaugural meeting of the Club on 15 November 1931. This archive just got better with the return of the missing Book of Climbs (Volume 2), some more glass lantern slides and other quirky bits and pieces. One of the gems we’ve just rediscovered is the Club’s Song Book, full of such classics as “Rantin’ Bog”, “The Darkies’ Sunday School” and “Lay of the Mountain Rescue”. Interestingly, the song book is the Second Edition. Has anyone got a copy of the first? Click here for a copy of the Club’s Song Book. (The Song Book may take several minutes to download)
Brown Muir Wind Farm Consultation
In 2012, Vento Ludens submitted an application to the Scottish Ministers for a 19 turbine wind farm at Brown Muir in Moray. Following feedback received from the community and other stakeholders the application was withdrawn. Following a review of feedback received, Vento Ludens has developed a new proposal for a 12 turbine wind farm at Brown Muir. If you would like to speak to the developer with regard to this new proposal, the Public Exhibition details can be found below: • Wednesday, 12/03/14, 2 – 7pm, Lhanbryde Community Centre, Lhanbryde • Thursday, 13/03/14, 12 – 5:30pm, New Elgin & Ashgrove Public Hall, Elgin • Friday, 14/03/14, 2 – 7pm, Fogwatt…
February 2014 Weekend Meet Report – Dundonnell
A winter traverse of An Teallach, scrambling over the pinnacles and enjoying the truly awesome views both near and far on a beautiful clear winters day must be one of the best mountaineering days out in Scotland. But of course the weather hasn’t been quite as benign this winter and this weekend was no exception. The club headed to Dundonnell and stayed at the Sail Mhor bunkhouse. On Saturday morning Alan, Andy, Dan, Jake and Jane decided to head up what is unquestionably the best mountain in the area, as described below by Dan. “Some time after the authorised departure time Jake, Jane and Alan were finally ready, bags packed……
April 2014 Weekend Meet: Ling Hut, Torridon
Date: 5th/6th April 2014 Venue: Ling Hut, Torridon Location: The hut is situated on the south side of Glen Torridon at NG958562. (See map) Facilities: Ling is a traditional Highland house, with no upstairs living space. It has just been re-furbished. There is accommodation for 12 persons (Four places reserved for SMC members). Cooking, lighting and heating are by propane gas. Don’t forget your sleeping bag! Cost: £10 pppn Nearby Hills: (Munros) Beinn Eighe, Liathach, Beinn Alligin, Beinn Liath Mhor, Sgorr Ruadh, Maol Chean Dearg and Slioch. (Corbetts) Sgurr Dubh, Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine, Beinn Damh, Beinn Dearg, Meall a’Ghuibhais and Ruadh Stac Beag. (Grahams) Beinn na h-Eaglaise, An Ruadh-mheallan, Beinn a’Chearcaill. (Sub2000ft Marilyns) Seana Mheallan, Bidein Clann Raonaild.…
February 2014 Bus Meet Report – Torridon
George and Ken: leisurely stroll and return along coastal path. Glorious sunshine and spectacular scenery, all hills in sparkling sunshine. Two otters spotted and photographed by Ken cavorting in the sea (otters not Ken). Retired to Newton Cottage for tea and drams. Corinne, Ros, Andy, Malcolm, Graham, Bill, Tom, Alastair and John: the next time Andy posts on the Facebook group, ‘if anyone wants a nice gentle stroll on a February afternoon’, we’ll all be tempted to ignore him. 26 – no sorry – 27 km later and nobody needed to go on the Rosemary Conley Hip and Thigh diet after we had pulled our collective legs from 6 foot…
March 2014 Weekend Meet: Glencoe (Lagangarbh Hut)
Traversing the Aonach Eagach Date: 1st/2nd March 2014 Venue: Lagangarbh Hut, Glen Coe (Grid Ref NN 221 560) Location: The hut is situated at the head of Glen Coe about 300m off to the right (travelling south) of the A82. There is a car park just off the A82, but you can carefully drive down a track to a second car park next to the river. From here it is just a short walk to the hut. Facilities: Heating and cooking are by propane gas and electricity, lighting is electric. The hut has drying room, toilets and a shower. The hut sleeps 20 (although 6 of these beds are reserved for SMC members…
March 2014 Bus Meet: Spittal of Glen Shee
!!!!!!! PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE !!!!!!! Glas Maol to Creag Leacach in Winter Sunday 16th March 2014 O.S. Map: 43/44 Est. time of arrival: 10:00 am Time of departure: 17.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am PLEASE NOTE: The bus will pick up in Elgin (7.00), Forres (7.30), Grantown (8.00) and Tomintoul (8.30) only. Members from Inverness or Nairn wishing to attend this meet should join the bus at one of the above points. Owing to some grumblings from members about Mullardoch providing few options at this time of year, the Committee has listened to concerns and agreed to change the venue of the meet. The bus will now park up for…