Scottish Rights of Way & Access Society

Posted on 12 February 2022 by Lauren

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…

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Strawberry Cottage, Glen Affric

Posted on 9 February 2022 by Lauren

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.

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Car Meet, 16th January, Spean Bridge

Posted on 10 January 2022 by Lauren

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/

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Member’s Achievements 2021

Posted on 7 January 2022 by Lauren

Despite a global pandemic and a lockdown where we couldn’t leave county boundaries, several MMC members still made the most of the year and completed various rounds of the Scottish hills. Congratulations to Sheena Forsyth, Alistair Jeffs, Gavin Scott, and David Treagus for completing (their first round of) the Munros! Big congratulations to Corbitteer, Fiona Duncan for completing the rugged challenge of the Corbetts. Here’s a link to the club’s Hall of Fame. It showcases not only Scottish achievements but adventures and peaks climbed worldwide. For those new to hill bagging, with Walk Highlands you can start your munro map here. For inspiration for hill days, it’s worth having a…

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New Years Meet 2021-22, Kintail Outdoor Centre

Posted on 6 January 2022 by Lauren

New Year Meet 2021-22 (names omitted to protect the innocent and any possible guilty persons). A small band of highly tested, super-injected over-dosed virus resistant persons met (within the carefully thought out guidelines and risk assessed requirements) for the Kintail New Year Meet.  The cup of kindness was definitely full as it meant we all had our own room with private facilities. The weather was pretty poor but a good time was had by all.  Various low level walks occurred around Balmacara, Glenelg and up the valley to the waterfall and bothy which contained some Edinburgh student-types.  The mountaineering highlight was the 2-person summit of the Corbett Sgurr Mhic Bharraich in…

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2022 Events

Posted on 4 January 2022 by Lauren

202215 January. Indoor Climbing Meet – Transition Aberdeen16 January. Car Meet – Location to be determined in week leading up to Sunday. 22 January. Night Navigation Training – Cabrach. 4 & 5 (nights of) Feb.  MMC Weekend Meet.  Ballachulish, Alex Macintyre Memorial Hut.  Details to follow 13 Feb. Car Meet – Location to be determined in week leading up to Sunday. 19 & 20 Feb.  Winter Skills, Cairngorms.  Details to follow. 4 & 5 (nights of) March. MMC Weekend Meet.  Strawberry Cottage.  Details to follow.20 March. Car Meet – Location to be determined in week leading up to Sunday.  1 & 2 (nights of) April.  MMC Weekend Meet.  Dundonnell, The Smiddy. Details to follow.24 April. Car Meet –…

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22 Jan – Night Navigation Dufftown and Cabrach

Posted on 21 December 2021 by Lauren

There will be a night navigation training event on Sat 22 Jan.  Start at 1pm and finish around 8pm. There will be some theory (and tea and cake) at my house in Dufftown.  This will be followed by some group practice on the Cabrach Moor as it gets dark (and darker).  Bonus is a great night sky out there usually. No previous experience necessary.  No cost.  On the day you will need normal hill gear and map case and compass.  We will supply the map. If you have any questions or wish to attend please let me know by email ajeffs23@yahoo.co.uk Thanks Alistair

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MMC Hogmanay Meet: Kintail Outdoor Centre 31/12-3/1

Posted on 15 December 2021 by Lauren

What better way to spend Hogmanay than with the Moray Mountaineering Club in Kintail? This is a comfortable and spacious bunkhouse, ready for a Hogmanay shin dig. Located at the Kintail Outdoor Centre in Morvich:https://www.nts.org.uk/…/bunkhouses/kintail-outdoor-centre This is a fantastic place for some winter mountaineering – with five sisters on your doorstep. Also a walk to the falls of Glomach would certainly be top of anyone’s list. Cost is £20pppn. As always this event is hosted following COVID guidance from the Scottish Government and Mountaineering Scotland. Message or email David for further details

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2021 Photo Competition Gallery

Posted on 10 December 2021 by Lauren

Thank you to all who entered the annual MMC photo competition. Winners to be announced! 2021 Photo Competition – Scotland 2021 Photo Competition – International

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