Carolyn Robertson will be speaking about the Cairngorm Capercaillie Project at the Aberdeen Sportsmans Club on 15th December 2022. Time TBC. Admission price is £4. There are now only 542 capercaillie left in the UK. Over 85% of them live in the Cairngorms National Park. Action in the National Park …
The New 2023 Club Calendars showcasing our member submitted photographs for 2021 are now available to buy. All proceeds go back into supporting our club, paying towards group walks, transportation and accommodation. These will make great Christmas presents or first footing gifts for family and friends. Each year we encourage …
Map Boxes – Fantastically hand crafted by our own William Morris of SMHC, made from high quality wood (Russian Birch Plywood with features in various exotic hardwoods such as, Purpleheart, American Black Walnut and Ekke). Durable dovetail joints, available with bespoke front panels, with either clear epoxy resin or laser …
SMHC Club Program 2021 Many thanks to Willie Morris for putting this together, a great reminder that the Club is still active and alive in spite of Covid-19 restrictions. It contains schedule of events, day meets, weekend meets, May week, Indoor meets, all contacts, Committee details, Awards, Compleators, Club merchandise, …
There are few toilets amongst the mountains, but sometimes we still need to ‘go’. Find out the practicalities and the etiquette as published by Mountaineering Scotland. Where to ‘go’ Guide
Stonehaven Mountaineering & Hillwalking Club’s January meet comprised their annual pilgrimage to Rucksacks Bunkhouse in Braemar for their Burns Supper. A large contingent meet in Braemar at nine am before heading out to Allanaquoich. After crossing the new bridge over the Water of Quoich. This replaced the previous bridge destroyed …
Latest copy of the Autumn Scottish Mountaineer Magazine
The growing popularity of winter climbing and hill-walking, along with the growth of interest in ski touring and off-piste skiing, means that more people than ever are at risk and sadly each year people are injured or die as a result of avalanche in the Scottish mountains. Many of these …
The new 2020 Club Calendars showcasing our member submitted photographs for 2019 and some from 2018 are now completely sold out. Well done to all involved. Great success and we will certainly be doing the same again for 2020. Discounts applied for those buying multiple calendars; x1 = £3.50×2 = …
It showcases an international programme of speakers, as well as award winning films and exhibitions, mainly held in the Bonar Hall, Dundee. We also have a full supporting exhibition of art, photography, trade and voluntary organisations stands and displays. The Thursday evening event will be held in The Steps Theatre, Wellgate Centre, Dundee Central …
Latest edition available to read online for free here – Scottish Mountaineer Magazine
Here are all of the entries for the Annual SMHC Photo Competition. We will be producing a calendar using these shortly, if you would like to buy one they will be available from the Club Secretary soon.
We have two types available – Brooch Fixing or Butterfly fixing. 30mm diameter BADGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FROM WILLIE £5 for one, (choice of Brooch or Butterfly fixing) or £6 for two, (one Brooch and one Butterfly fixing) Badges will be available at all club meetings or if you prefer …
Here are all of the entries for the Annual SMHC Photo Competition.
We are very excited to be bringing our Kendal Mountain Festival Tour to Scotland this May. We have four incredible events planned. The four dates we have planned for Scotland are: Thursday 16th May – Glasgow – Drygate Brewing Cohttp://www.kendalmountaintour.com/glasgow-19 Friday 17th May – Inverness – Eden Courthttp://www.kendalmountaintour.com/inverness-19 Saturday 18th …
A very well written poem by one of our long standing Club Members, Alan Munro, in memory of Sir Hugh Munro’s 100 years celebration, recently presented at the Clubs curry night. Well-done Alan. A Munroist’s Tale by Alan Munro
“Wild North East – A Personal Journey” Ewen Cameron will give an illustrated talk documenting his lifelong interest in the natural world of the North East of Scotland. 8.00 pm, Tuesday 26th February 2019. Station Hotel Function Room, Stonehaven. Non-members most welcome. Admission £2
Raymond Marshall Award This award goes to the winner of the Best Photograph taken during the year and will be judged by a professional Photographer. Email your photo to rogjan.owen@gmail.com, remember to include your name, the location and the date the photo was taken. To be submitted by 15th March latest. Photos must …