Mountaineering Scotland is the organisation that represents hill walkers, climbers, mountaineering and snowsports tourers in Scotland. We campaign on your behalf to protect Scotland's mountain landscapes and safeguard access rights.
Our aim is to inspire and encourage people to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of walking, climbing and mountaineering in Scotland's hills, mountains and climbing venues, through affordable skills training and information campaigns to promote safety, self-reliance and the enjoyment of the mountain environment and indoor climbing walls.
Our work is funded through the support of our 16,000 members and 140 clubs, along with non-governmental grants and investment from sportscotland.
As a member, you will be supporting tall the work we do to promote participation, safety and responsible access, as well as getting access to loads of discounts and offers on outdoor gear, accommodation, mapping and other useful services.
Learn new skills with our range of mountain safety and climbing courses, and keep up to date with all the latest news and stories in our regular emails and Scottish Mountaineer magazine. Individual, joint, family and youth memberships available - why wait? Join us now!
Gift membership is the perfect present for the hill-walker, climber or backcountry skier in your life.
Individual, joint, family and youth membership available, with a free gift and many great offers and members benefits that will save them money and keep them up to date with all the latest news and safety info to help them enjoy their time on the hills this coming year.
Learn new skills this winter including navigation, mountain skills and avalanche awareness.
Find the information, advice and knowledge you need to enjoy winter in the Scottish hills safely and responsibly.
Explore how to get started, the essential skills and safety information, and tips on where best to go.
Following our AGM in November 2025, we are recruiting for 3 new volunteer Directors to join the Board of Mountaineering Scotland:
We are interested to hear from individual members or members of clubs who may be interested in these important voluntary roles.
Joining the board of Mountaineering Scotland offers potential for the development of new and existing skills, meeting new people, developing new networks and making a genuine difference to mountaineering in Scotland.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 16 January 2026.
Mountaineering Scotland members gathered at DCA Dundee on 29 November for the 2025 Annual General meeting. The event brought together over 80 hillwalkers, climbers, skiers, volunteers and staff for a morning full of inspiring talks, discussions, updates and future plans.
As a member you will support our work and enjoy a range of member benefits including a free gift, insurance, quarterly magazine, great value mountain skills courses, discounts, offers and more.
Take action on the climate crisis by ensuring that a tree is planted in the Scottish Highlands for each trip you make for recreation. A donation of just £6 secures a tree of local stock for a rewilding projects in the highlands.
Treat yourself or a friend to our branded beanies and windjammers and a range of other items like T-shirts, keyrings and TakItHame bags.
With 282 Munros, 221 Corbetts and many many more wild and beautiful hills and mountains to explore - what are you waiting for?! Check out our guide to starting out - from kit choice to venturing out with your kids.
We are Scotland's sports governing body for indoor climbing and whether you get your kicks at a climbing wall or prefer real rock outdoors, we have advice on where to go and how to progress.
For summer scrambling, winter adventures with ice-axe and crampons, or even skis, Scotland's mountains are a mountaineer's playground. Discover more and check out our advice on getting started.
Checking what the weather is going to do is an essential part of preparation for the hills. Click here for a direct link.
Not sure how to start out? Check these pages for excellent advice on how to head for the hills with confidence.
It's the mountain everyone wants to do. We give some valuable information on what you need to do to make your experience safe - and pleasurable!
River crossing - when you can't avoid it - is just one of the essential skills you can learn about in our Skills section, to increase safety, confidence and enjoyment in the hills.
Check out our mountain skills courses, climbing comps, coaching workshops, talks & other events.
With over 130 clubs to choose from, you are sure to find people who share your interests.
Head straight for our online members portal to join, renew your membership, book a course or amend your details.
Cover the cost of your membership with the savings you can make on gear, places to stay and much more.
Mountaineering Scotland's strategy for 2025-29 outlines the vision and values of our organisation and the outcomes we hope to achieve over the next four years.
Shaped in consultation with members, staff, key partner organisations and the wider mountaineering community, the strategy aims to:
ScotRock is the fortnightly podcast bringing climbers and mountaineers together to share some of their amazing stories.
Hosted by Calum and Robert from our ClimbScotland team, the podcasts take an often irreverent but always informed look at the people and the issues that matter in Scotland’s mountains and climbing walls.
Available on Podbean, Itunes, Google podcasts, Spotify and all other major podcast apps – just search for ScotRock
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