Kintail Outdoor Centre Date: Monday 31st December 2012 to Thursday 3rd January 2013 (3 Nights) Venue: Kintail Outdoor Centre Location: Kintail Outdoor Centre is situated on the banks of the River Croe between the Fives Sisters Ridge and Ben Attow. (Grid ref: NG967211) Facilities: Kintail Outdoor Centre offers excellent bunkhouse accommodation. The centre comprises of two wings both sleeping ten people. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, common room/dining room, drying room and laundry facilities. Cost: £50 per person for three nights Places available: Less than a handful of places remaining Nearby Hills: (Munros) Beinn Fhada, A’Ghlas-bheinn, Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan, Sgurr Fhuaran, Sgurr na Carnach, Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe, The Saddle, Sgurr na Sgine, etc.…

Graeme Morrison Dave Whitelock Andy Lawson Dave Mclean Fiona Duncan Alan Duncan Susan Jacyna Simon Jacyna Dan Moysey Andy Brooks Kath Taylor Joe Glennie Graeme Henderson Fiona Cunninghame Illona Morrice Katie Griffiths Sheena Forsyth Jake Lee The clocks have just gone back – normally sane parents are sending their children out begging and Graeme Henderson is looking for the matches. It can only mean the by now traditional November trip to Inchnadamph. We have previously been blessed by fine weather on this particular weekend, and so it proved again, with two great days. Dave W, maintained his reputation as the foremost inspector of ablutions in the Highlands, with an evening…

Fortunately there is no lasting record of the hordes that descended on to Glenbrittle last September. Suffice to say, we were too many and I don’t think we’ll get away with that again! However, the floor is the best place for some members and after Bill Lindsay’s last foray on Jura, he’s lucky to get a roof over his head. The wise, the retired and the wage-less were able to have a full day on the Friday, thus getting the best of the weather. John Henderson, Brent Craig and Derrick Harman clambering over the Graham and the Marilyn respectively of Belig and Glas Bheinn Mhor. Brent and Derrick on Belig…

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…

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…

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…