Sat 3rd – Sun 4th July 2010 O.S.Map(s): 24 Accommodation: Applecross Campsite (Website) Cost: £7 pppn, dogs £1 per/night. Campervans/caravans see website tariffs Facilities: Camping! Applecross is a beautiful village on the west coast near…errr, nowhere.  It is perfectly situated for all sorts of activities, including walking, climbing, kayaking, cycling and just wandering along the beach.  We will be staying at the Applecross Campsite located at NGR NG714 443.  There is a pub next door that serves good food and beer. There are two routes in to Applecross…from the south over the spectacular Bealach na Ba, or from the north if you don’t like hairpin bends!  As usual, folk will…

Sat 5th – Sun 6th June 2010 Nine members made the trek to the beautiful Strawberry Cottage in Glen Affric.  Unfortunately, the midges were waiting for us, so despite being a fine evening we were forced to quench our thirst indoors next to the roaring fire (it might be June, but burning stuff is always good). Despite a few sore heads (attributed to cheap whisky), Fiona Duncan, Graeme Morrison, Evelyn Droege, Alan Duncan, Jake Lee, Chrissy McKay, Ali Erginsoy, Daniel Moysey and two dogs set off to traverse the three Munros of Mam Sodhail, Carn Eighe and Beinn Fhionnlaidh.  The weather was kind and for the first time this year…

Sat 5th – Sun 6th June 2010 O.S.Map(s): 25 Accommodation: Strawberry Cottage Cost: £10 for the weekend Facilities: Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates etc, solar electric lighting, woodburning stove for heat, sinks, toilet. Sleeping facilities: Mattresses provided (but you will need a sleeping bag) The hut is ideally situated for a whole range of remote Munros, including Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and associated peaks.  Low level walks include a circuit of Loch Affric. Strawbery Cottage is situated at (NH 132 208) about 5 miles along a rough track from the final public car park in Glen Affric.  We are allowed to take up to two cars along the track to the…

Sat 1st – Mon 3rd May 2010 The Isle of Arran is a real gem, but it is not exactly easy to reach from Elgin. Twenty-three members and guests decided that the effort was worthwhile; a few even coming from Orkney… Now that’s what I call commitment.  Despite being a bank holiday weekend, the island was still relatively quiet.  The only crowds were the MMC members crawling over the many fine glens, ridges, crags and summits of this spectacular landscape.  It would take a whole book to do justice to all of the adventures that were had; here are just a few edited highlights… Sheila Patel, Imke Myneke, Joe Glennie…

Sat 3 -Sun 4 April 2010 Thirteen members and guests made the long journey to the Ariundle Centre at Strontian.  A very nice bunkhouse, which was only slightly let down by the rather small kitchen.  The weather was quite good (for the west coast), but there was a bit of low cloud around on Saturday.  As usual, I’ve lost track of what everyone did, so this is probably just small selection. Alan Duncan and Fiona Duncan got the weekend off to an early start with an ascent of Beinn Laruinn in Glen Roy on the Friday.  Dan Moysey and Jake Lee also arrived early and cycled over the “small” hill…

Sat 1st – Mon 3rd May 2010 O.S.Map(s): 69 Accommodation: Corrie and Sannox Village Hall Cost: £15 for three night Facilities: Bring your own bedding The Island of Arran is characterised by impressive mountains and lush glens, making it a haven for walkers and climbers.  Goatfell (a Corbett at 874m) is the most famous and popular hill on the Island and three other splendid hills, Beinn Tarsuinn, Cir Mhor and Caisteal Abhail (all Corbetts) form part of the great granite ridge that lies west of Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox.  The full traverse of these hills is 16km of challenging walking, including rock climbing and scrambling on the A’Chir ridge…

Sat 3/Sun 4 April 2010 Accomodation: Ariundle Bunkhouse, Strontian, Ardgour (http://www.ariundle.co.uk/accommodation.html) Attractions: lots of Corbetts, climbing (Garbh Bheinn, Ardnamuchan), Ardnamuchan Point lighthouse beaches…and much more. This is Easter weekend. We have booked the accommodation for two nights as usual. If you wish to extend your stay to make the most of the bank holiday weekend then please make your own arrangements. Book with Dan Moysey by email Cost £12 pppn

Sat 6/Sun 7 March 2010 Fourteen members experienced the delights of Killin…a central location giving access to a loads of hills. Saturday was a glorious day with little or no wind and excellent visibility. Several parties drove the short distance to Glen Lochay.  Dave Galloway, Oliver Galloway, Hannah McIntosh, Daniel Moysey and Evelyn Droege did a circuit of Sgiath Chuil and Meall Glas.  This was Hannah’s virst winter hill, but that didn’t stop her leading the way.  Fiona Duncan and Alan Duncan went up Creag Mhor and Stob nan Clach.  The initial plan to also include a third hill was re-thought on seeing the huge drop between the two. Jake Lee and Dave McLean…

6-7 March 2010  OS 51 Accommodation: Braveheart Backpackers, Cost: £17.50 pppn Facilities: All the usual stuff for a posh hostel…bedding, kitchen etc Braveheart Backpackers is located next to the Killin Hotel in a small courtyard behind the church. There is very little parking at the hostel, so please use the car park at the Village Hall. Do not use the Killin Hotel car park. This is hillwalkers’ and (ski mountaineers’) paradise: Ben Lawers (1210 m), Bein Ghlas and the Tarmachan Ridge are on the doorstep, and there are numerous Munros within a 20 mile radius. The hills of Glen Dochart, Glen Lochay and Glen Lyon are all within striking distance.…