It’s official, book club is in Zoom for 23rd of March (2 weeks tomorrow – binge read time!). From inspiration from Heavy, we’ve picked Gwen Moffat’s, Space Below My Feet. If, like me, you’d like to learn a bit more about Gwen, then there’s also Heavy’s blog post and a short film called Operation Moffat. https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2022/03/operation_moffat-73002 Also a wee side note, Radio 4’s Woman Hours recently featured a discussion from two female authors (Helen Mort and Amy McCulloch) on their happy places – mountains, and their new books.It starts at 36 mins and worth a listen. Thank you to Joe Glennie for sending it to me.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0014xx9 At the end…

Did you know that the MMC is a member of ScotWays (The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society)? We’re a member to support ScotWays, who protect and improve outdoor access for us all. What is ScotWays? You probably know of them through the familiar, helpful, green and white signposts that you find on routes throughout Scotland. Founded in 1845, ScotWays is an independent charity that upholds and promotes public access rights in Scotland. ScotWays are fundamental in supporting Scotland’s access Rights. For more information please see their website. Click the image below to head to the ScotWays website. The link takes you to the Heritage Path page but there…

The Club are heading to Strawberry Cottage in Glen Affric for a weekend meet in March. Here are some links for inspiration and planning a trip. Previous club posts: June 2019 – https://moraymc.org/2019/07/09/weekend-meet-report-glen-affric-89-june-2019/ August 2016 – https://moraymc.org/2016/09/07/august-2016-weekend-meet-report-glen-affric-strawberry-cottage/ July 2014 – https://moraymc.org/2014/07/30/july-2014-weekend-meet-report-strawberry-cottage-glen-affric/ August 2012 – https://moraymc.org/2012/11/04/august-2012-weekend-meet-report-glen-affric/ June 2010 – https://moraymc.org/2010/06/21/june-2010-weekend-meet-report-glen-affric/ Club Member, Heavy’s post: https://heavywhalley.wordpress.com/2016/08/05/heading-to-strawberry-cottage-glen-affric-and-see-what-the-weather-brings/ To sign up for the upcoming meet, please get in touch with David. Photo credit: Heavy Whalley.

The car share day meet this Sunday (16 Jan) will be at Spean Bridge. Specifically meeting at the car park at NN255788. See Walk Highlands: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/cruach-innse.shtml There are a few options: one or both of the Corbetts, Cruach Innse and/or Sgurr Innse (which I will be attempting); a Munro, Stob Choire Claurigh; or just a walk into the bothy (Lairig Leacach) and back. For the apres refreshments, Spean Bridge Mill Restaurant looks best as it stays open until 5pm. All welcome. PLEASE MEET AT THE CAR PARK FOR A 9AM DEPART. If you want to car share, please contact Kevin Wheeler direct. Contact Kevin via Email. Car Park – https://www.google.com/maps/search/56.8682,-4.86347/