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Mountaineering links Mountaineering Council of Scotland The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the MCofS, represents mountaineers, climbing and hill walking enthusiasts in Scotland. They 'work for Scotland's mountains and mountaineers' by providing a range of services, advice and information. Scottish Outdoor Access Code Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Hill Phones Information is provided to enable hillwalkers and climbers to find out where stag stalking is taking place and to plan routes avoiding stalking operations. Recorded messages containing forecasts of stalking activities are regularly updated. Scottish Mountaineering Club Founded in 1889, the SMC uses the wide experience of their members, and other mountaineers to support an active publishing program covering the hills and mountains of Scotland – widely recognised as the best and most extensive series of guidebooks for walkers and climbers. SportScotland Avalance Information Service From SportScotland and with information from the Met Office, a daily forecast of the avalance, snow and climbing conditions at 5 climbing area in Scotland during the season. Food and accommodation links Eagles View Guest House in Newtonmore Set up in 2005, the plan for Eagle View Guest House was, and still remains, to create a guest house which would offer bed and breakfast accommodation, set within this beautiful location in the Highlands, which was second to none. Real Food Cafe, Tyndrum Award winning Real Food Cafe in Tyndrum, the gateway to the highlands, offers a range of delicious and popular, freshly prepared food in a welcoming and vibrant environment. The Crianlarich Hotel A warm welcome with an emphasis on good, reliable service and an enjoyable stay. We have an excellent purpose-built boot-room for all your gear, there are cosy log-burning stoves for chilly times, WiFi is provided and there is a fascinating little bookshop. Glenelg Inn Located in the village of Glenelg, the inn is an old Coaching Mews, overlooking the Isle of Skye. Their traditional bar offers a wide selection of beers and spirits and is a popular meeting place with the locals. Station Lodge Hostel, Tulloch Station Lodge hostel provides bunkhouse accommodation and value for money lodging in a converted railway station on the West Highland line. Invergarry Lodge Affilliated with the Scottish Youth Hostel Association, Invergarry Lodge is an independent self-catering hostel providing accommodation in the Great Glen, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Cannich Camping and Caravan Park Family run in the heart of Strathglass at the head of beautiful Glen Affric. On site is the Bog Cotton Cafe serving breakfasts and light lunches from 9am til 5pm. Open all year ! Creag Meagaidh Self Catering, Newtonmore Creag Meagaidh is a large, detached, modern and comfortable holiday home sleeping up to 13 people, situated in Newtonmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Highland Campervans Highland Campervans is a small family business based in Inverness. Stay in one of their Bongos - great get-anywhere vans, just like our first camper van. Atlas Motorhome and Campervan Hire 2,4 & 6 berth campervans and motorhomes, with heating and a range of options suitable for walkers, mountain bikers, mountaineers and general outdoor enthusiasts. Maps and books Ordnance Survey Landranger Maps I generally use the Ordnance Survey Landranger maps for navigating on the Munros and Corbetts. These maps are at 1:50000, for more detail try the OS 1:250000 Explorer maps. Pocket Mountain guides These little books are great. Full of detail, outline maps and historical tit-bits. Seven books cover the Munros and Corbetts, with more books on wildlife, biking, the English hills and of course 'Classic Hill Runs and Races'. Summit Maps Munro Summit Identification Maps are unique pop-up maps that help identify summits, islands and lochs when walking in the Scottish mountains. Made from polyethylene, these maps are built small and compact and won't get soggy or rip. Harvey's Maps Maps for walkers, made by walkers. Walking, climbing, cycling, orienteering and even a Munro and Corbett chart. When on Skye, I tend to use their Superwalker map as it's at 1:25000, but with just the right amount of detail. Wild West Topos Good rock climbing information on crags in the Wester Ross area of Scotland

Outdoor gear links Killin Outdoor Shop Located in the village of Killin at the west end of Loch Tay. They hire and sell outdoor equipment and are happy to provide information on local walking and mountain biking routes. North West Outdoors Independent specialist outdoor clothing & equipment shop and coffee shop situated in the beautiful village of Ullapool in the Northern Highlands. Committed to minimizing the environmental impact and only use Fair Trade coffee in the coffee shop Nevis Cycles Fort William's locally and family-owned biking and running shop. Staffed by enthusiasts: tourers, climbers, hikers, hill runners, road racers, casual mountain bikers, national champions and downhill pros. Slioch Outdoor Clothing - clothing made near Poolewe Cioch Direct - Outdoor clothing made on the Isle of Skye Innov8 - Lightweight hill running gear Lowe Alpine - Innovative gear for the outdoor enthusiast Tiso - Outdoor gear retailer and online Nevisport - Outdoor gear retailer and online Pete Bland Sports - leading running specialists Glentress - The Hub in the Forest Braemar Mountain Sports Hill running links Scottish Hill Racing An independent resource providing information on Races, Results, Clubs and Runners Scottish Hill Runners An independent organisation providing a range of services for hill runners in Scotland. They also provide information and advice on all aspects of hill racing, training, race organisation and long distance challenges. Carnethy Hill Running Club Carnethy is arguably one of the premier Hill Running Clubs in Britain and is certainly the largest hill running club in Scotland. Run and Become Specialist running shop, endeavouring to stock everything a fell runner might need / wish for in as much depth as possible ! The Scottish shop is in Edinburgh. Join Carnethy or Scottish Athletics and get 10% discount. Fell Runners Association Lochaber Athletic Club Westerlands Cross Country Club Other relevant links Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection A fascinating and unique assortment of mountain memorabilia from Scotland and around the world, which has been cobbled together into a virtual museum on this website. Loweswater Cam The Hiley guide to fell walking in the English Lake District Janis Whyte - Glen and Mountain This Scottish based company was founded in 1995 by its owner, Janis Whyte, who firmly maintains the high standards she achieved from the outset.