Dan Moysey Judith Kendal Jenny Graham Dave Maclean Bob Macdonald Greg Muir Jake Lee Due to some last-minute and indeed some no-minute cancellations, no-shows and generally poor bloody efforts, it was a surprisingly small band who came to Strawberry Cottage. A great shame, as its location and general ambience make it a highlight of the year. (Though obviously not a highlight to the lame and weary who didn’t bother coming). No transport meant a pleasant trip in by all. Bob decided to walk, whilst the rest cycled. Many hero points going to Jenny though,who cycled in – but from Inverness! Off-road!! Saturday, dawned bright and promised much. The early mist…
May 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Jura
Bob Macdonald Corinne Ferguson Ros Wright Maggie Duncan Bill Lindsay Graeme Milton Fiona Duncan Alan Duncan Dan Moysey Susan Jacyna Simon Jacyna Fiona Cunninghame Katrina Duncan Claire Proctor Margaret Patterson Drummond Beattie Jake Lee Now that the nights are drawing in, time to cast our minds back to a brighter time. When the endless days of early summer stretched before us and an Island trip beckoned. Jura was chosen as our May Bank Holiday destination and as rumours of its inacessibility disappeared in a welter of ferries the above listed rabble descended to double the local population. (There was actually a large wedding party staying the same weekend and visitors…
Christmas Bus Meet December 2012: Fannichs
Sunday 16th December 2012 O.S.Map(s): 19, 20 Bus Stop: Loch a’Bhraoin (NH162760) Est. time of arrival: 9.15am Time of departure: 3.30pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am The Fannichs lie between Loch Fannich and the A 835 Garve to Ullapool road. With 9 Munros in the area, A’Chailleach and Sgurr Breac to name a couple, and the Corbetts Beinn a’Chaisteal, Beinn Laith Mhor a’Ghiubhais Li, Beinn Enaiglair and Creag Rainich there is plenty to explore. The bus will be parked at Loch a’ Bhraoin for the day and drops can be made along the way as usual. Just remember shorter daylight hours and that the bus will be leaving sharp at 3.30pm to head for the…
December 2012 Weekend Meet: Ling Hut, Torridon
Date: 8th/9th December 2012 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: £9 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…
The MMC Club Journals: 1 – 3 (1935, 1936 and 1950)
In an effort to preserve original Moray Mountaineering Club Journals, and also to make a copy of journals available for members and non-members to read, I have digitised copies into PDF format. A copy of the 1935 Club Journal can now be downloaded by clicking on the following link: Download 1935 Journal. A copy of the 1936 Club Journal can now be downloaded by clicking on the following link: Download 1936 Journal. A copy of the 1950 Club Journal can now be downloaded by clicking on the following link: Download 1950 Journal. Please note that these journals are over 70 pages long (files are >8Mb each), so it may take…
October 2012 Bus Meet Report: Loch Quoich
Thirty-four members and guests boarded the bus en-route to Loch Quoich. First off the bus was Jim who set off from Poulary to ascend Sgurr Choinnich. Owing to some route-finding issues through the forestry, resulting in several delays, Jim opted to only proceed as far as the summit of Glas Bheinn (556m) in order to ensure he was not late back for the bus. On returning to the bus, Jim was keen to know if Glas Bheinn is a classified hill. Having looked it up, I can confirm it is a HuMP. View from summit of Glas Bheinn (Photo by Jim Bryce) Next off the bus were Ray, Elliot, Rob…
The Great White Silence (Cinema Nairn)
2012 marks the centenary of Scott’s heroic but ultimately tragic expedition to the South Pole. In 1924 dramatic footage of the earlier stages of the expedition was made into a celebrated silent film by Herbert Ponting. Last year this footage was remastered by the British Film Institute and set to a very moving new score specially composed by Simon Fisher Turner. ‘The Great White Silence’ portrays Antarctica in all its fearsome beauty and is a lasting tribute to the courage of those involved. Cinema Nairn are pleased to have Gary Hunt from Findhorn giving a short talk after the film. Gary has been on two prolonged naval postings to Antarctica…
Bus Meet November 2012: Laggan
Sunday 18th November 2012 O.S.Map(s): 34, 41, 42 Bus Stop: Laggan Dam Est. time of arrival: 9.45am Time of departure: 17.00pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am The bus will park at the Laggan Dam for the day but can go on to Fersit if required in order to access the circuit of Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg. To the north of the dam lies Beinn Teallach and Beinn a’ Chaorainn. Getting off the bus at Aberarder for Creag Meagaidh is always a popular choice on this meet, it can be climbed via the path going up to the “window” or as part of a high level walk over Carn Liath and…
October 2012 Weekend Meet Report: Lochinver
Despite Jake being thousands of miles away defending his Albanian Ferret Pickling title his ruthless organisation shone through and The Lochinver Mission turned out to be more than just a bus shelter on the A9. Once upon a time “lights on” was the traditional early morning call to action stations (ignored at your peril). However, over the years standards have slipped and so a new weapon was required to overcome morning lassitude. The Lochinver Mission has it…fried breakfast all part of the service. With full bellies, members set off in all directions. Simon Jacyna went up Canisp. Jim Bryce went up Ben Stack. Ray Harron, Jenny Graham, Katie Griffiths and…
2013 Club Calendars now on sale
2013 Club calendars are now available, at the bargain price of only £6, from the following Committee members: Dan Moysey, Illona Morrice, Imke Henderson, Dave Whitelock, Jenny Smith and Jake Lee. All photos in the calendar have been taken by Club members. Dan will have a number of calendars for sale at the forthcoming Lochinver Weekend Meet. Andy will have a number of calendars for sale at the forthcoming Loch Quoich Bus Meet. Special thanks to Glen Moray Distillery who have kindly sponsored the calendar again.