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
John Muir Trust North East Scotland have arranged a Spring speaker for 7.30pm Wednesday March 25th room NK10, New Kings Building, Aberdeen University. James Brownhill, from the JMT NE Scotland Group, will recount his 20-day, 250-mile solo hike of the John Muir Trail in the Sierra Nevada, California during the …
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 …
Anne Sinclair, and Dave & Mo Howard will give an illustrated talk documenting this strenuous mountain bike trip in the Himalayas during September 2019 8.00 pm, Tuesday 25th February 2020 Station Hotel Function Room, Stonehaven. Non-members most welcome. Admission £2 There will be a collection on behalf of Huntly based …
When: Wednesday evening 5th Feb Doors: 6.30pm for a 7pm start – ends 9pm Location: Mackie, Academy, Stonehaven Tickets available here from £5: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/polar-adventures-stories-from-antarctica-to-the-arctic-stonehaven-tickets-86810419301 – (limited tickets available at the door on the night) On the evening of Wednesday 5th February at Mackie Academy in Stonehaven, join Luke and Hazel …
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 …
“The Camino Primitivo” Rocio Miguel & Frank Smith will describe a journey along the Camino Primitivo, the original Camino de Santiago, Spain’s iconic pilgrimage walk. 8.00 pm, Tuesday 28th January 2020 Station Hotel Function Room, Stonehaven. Non-members most welcome. Admission £2 Next Meet – 25th February 2020 Anne Sinclair, Dave …
North East Mountain Trust Indoor Meet at the Sportsman Club, Aberdeen. Part of the Winter lecture series. Starts 7.30pm with entry cost – £4 per person. Members and concessions £2 per person. New Zealand’s 3,000 km long-distance trail . Through mountains and bush, along coastline and rivers, through communities and …
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Sandy Reid will deliver an illustrated talk describing a volunteering experience on this remote, iconic island in the Atlantic Ocean.8.00 pm Station Hotel Function Room, Stonehaven. Non-members most welcome. Admission £2 Next Meet – 28th January 2020 Frank Smith & Rocio Miguel will describe a journey along the Camino Primitivo, …
Stonehaven Mountaineering & Hillwalking & Club’s November outing comprised a weekend meet at a favourite haunt, Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich which is owned by The Ochils Mountaineering Club and available for rent to other Club’s. It has a capacity of 18, but in the end 17 members attended. Friday saw a …
Adam Watson Commemorative Lecture will be held at 7:30 pm, Wednesday 27th November 2019 at the James Hutton Institute. The event in recognition of the enormous contribution of Dr Adam Watson to science and conservation in the mountain environment of North East Scotland. Widely regarded as the leading authority on …
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Details to be confirmed. Website for more information: https://www.forestway.co.uk/ Number of places booked – Maximum 8 (for sole occupancy) UPDATE : FULLY BOOKED Cost for the weekend is £37.50 ( To be paid in full before place is confirmed) Please inform Roger at rogjan.owen@gmail.com or 07721559962 once payment is made. …
Maps 37 & 36 Not so much a through walk as a circuit with a bit of a car shuttle at the start and finish. Cars to be left at NO256966, the start of the walk and NO235939 where the walk will end. 24 km, 810 m. The walk starts …
2019Oct 29th : Wild Albania – Illustrated talk by Roger OwenNov 26th : A Volunteer in St Kilda – Talk by Sandy Reid 2020Jan 28th : Camino Primitivo – Illustrated talk by Frank Smith & Rocio MiguezFeb 25th : Cycling with Altitude Lhasa to Kathamandu – Illustrated talk by Anne …
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Map no.44 Glenprosen, a glen and a quoad sacra parish in Kirriemuir parish, NW Forfarshire. The glen is that of Prosen Water, rising at an altitude of 2750 feet on the western slope of Mayar, and running 18 miles south-eastward through the northern division of Kirriemuir and along the borders …
Whilst The Mountain Trust Project are working to establish their volunteer programme for the winter months, which will be circulated and promoted soon, they still have places available over the next week. If you are interested in joining any of the work parties below please contact Niall Evans at TMTP …
Number of places booked – Minimum 8 (for sole occupancy), Maximum 12UPDATE : 12 places paid and booked. Let us know if you wish to come along. ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT. Cost for the weekend is £13 (To be paid in full before place is confirmed) Payment can be paid …