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Winter walking essentials

Heather Morning, Mountain Safety Adviser for the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, gives Helen Needham advice on the essentials for a winter hillwalk

On patrol

On patrol with rural special constables

Dougie Vipond goes on the beat with special constable Jennie Rogers in Loch Lomond National Park.

Photograph of view from top of Munro

Munro in a Minute

Outside then. Enjoy Munros in minutes from our archive.

Wild Camping

Wild Camping

The Outdoor Access Code established the right to camp wild. We investigate whether further changes need to be made to protect the environment.

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Map and Compass Course
Meet at Pentland Hills Regional Park HQ, Edinburgh

10th - 11th November 2009

Course for beginners and those requiring a refresher. The course aims to develop map reading skills and give confidence to navigate in poor visibility.

Map and Compass Course
Meet at Pentland Hills Regional Park HQ, Edinburgh

14th - 15th November 2009

Course for beginners and those requiring a refresher. The course aims to develop map reading skills and give confidence to navigate in poor visibility.

Mountain Aid Winter Hill Safety Hill Talks
Peebles, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow

16th - 20th November 2009

Mountain Aid is organising a series of winter walking safety talks across Scotland, presented by Mick Tighe, mountain guide and former member of Lochaber MRT. Free entry.

Estate Walk
Meet at Waterwheel Cafe, Philiphaugh, Selkirk

18th November 2009

Spend an hour with resident gamekeeper and wildlife expert Ian Girdwood as he talks about all the seasonal highlights of the estate including wild flowers, river life, fungi and trees.

Map and Compass Course
Meet at Pentland Hills Regional Park HQ, Edinburgh

21st - 22nd November 2009

Course for beginners and those requiring a refresher. The course aims to develop map reading skills and give confidence to navigate in poor visibility.

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