Beinn Tianavaig

Meet Report - September Weekend Meet, Glen Brittle, Skye.

Fifteen MMCer’s travelled to Glen Brittle for the annual meet in what is arguably one of the best situated and well appointed huts in the whole of our splendid country. After negotiating the ‘bank holiday’ traffic along the road (although it was not actually a bank holiday at all, more the torrent of tourists trying to get to and from the infamous Fairy Pools) and dodging the pot holes – one of which looked more like a sink hole, the mountaineers arrived over Friday evening at the hut. Plans were hatched and shared on the Friday night ranging from gentle strolls, epic ridge traverses, coffee shop expeditions and various other…

Curved Ridge

Meet Report - Kinlochleven August weekend meet, Waters Cottage FRCC.

The first weekend in August saw MMCers descend on Kinlochleven to stay at the hut of the Fell & Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District. En route on Friday, Evelyn and Debbie ascended Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, a Graham of character that is prominent above Loch Ness. The approach from the northeast went through birch woodland, and then amidst the heather in full bloom, on what was recorded in the Big Red Book as a beautiful day with scattered showers. Meanwhile Tim left his trusty Deux Chevaux between Loch Tarff and Fort Augustus and ascended the Corbett of Càrn a’ Chuilinn to the accompaniment of the shrill sound of skylarks,…

On the ridge

2025 – J Alister Sword Mountain Photo Competition

You may enter two images only for each of the Scottish and International competitions. All images must be with the organiser Joe Glennie by 6pm on the 18th April 2025 (extended Date). The images will be posted to the Website in a Gallery to enable voting. By submitting the images you are consenting for those images to be used by the Club for the purposes of displaying on the Website and/or publishing in the Club Calendar. ——Submissions are now closed —– Voting is openWe would ask all club members to vote on your favourite picture. You may vote for two pictures in each category but not for your own picture!…

‘Before the Midges’ – 16/03/2025

a Car-share meet in glorious Glen Affric. Planned route is a fine circuit taking in the two north-easterly munros of the Glen, Tom a Choinnich and Toll Creagach (approx. 6 – 8 hours). Starting point will be the Chisholm bridge car park just east of the main visitor viewpoint. And, by going in March we should be able to enjoy the beauty of this area without the hassle of midges!! Organiser is Sheena Forsyth.  

Carn Mor summit trig point

Car Share – Corgarff Castle

An ad-hoc low key post Christmas meet. Organised by Brent Craig brent.craig@gmail.com. Just an opportunity for a walk or bike ride in a an area where there are plenty of paths. For new members a chance to meet up with current club members and find out how we operate.

Winter skills sharing

Winter Skills Training – 22/01/2025

Winter Skills Training – with Max Hunter of Mountaineering Scotland (supported by Alistair Jeffs).  Maximum group size is 6. Exact location will be confirmed nearer the time & dependent on weather conditions. Contact person is Alistair Jeffs – ajeffs23@yahoo.co.uk Attending Activity Report

Càrn nan Gobhar

Car Share meet 17th Nov 24 – Glen Cannich

The November Day Meet is a car-share event on Sunday 17th November, organised by Brent Craig. Open to suggestions for a group route or activity but as usual you are free to do your own thing. We would urge everybody to car share as much as possible (even if this is only for part of the trip e.g. from Forres or Inverness or Beauly…) A Glen not often visited, there are long days to be had here or just a bit of exploring in rocky and difficult terrain. Fantastic views down Loch Mullardoch and the hills that surround it. you could do but are not limited to: Whatever you want…

Winter walker

Annual General Meeting 2024

9th November 2024 – (88th)Duffus Hall, 6pmCeilidh with Stovies post meeting All club members are invited to attend the AGM where you will receive an update on the club activities and current position. You may also be able to vote on a number of upcoming decisions, propose or suggest changes or state your view of how the club should be run. You can also volunteer to be a part of the committee and help to organise and run the club activities and uphold the constitution and our membership of Mountaineering Scotland. We welcome anyone who has applied to join the club but has not yet signed up – you unfortunately…