The impressive brooding landscapes of Glen Nevis & Glencoe have been popular locations for some major films over the years. Harry Potter, William Wallace (in 'Braveheart') and the Monty Python crew (in the Holy Grail) have all visited the deep Glens of the West Highlands.
The latest film promises to have some spectacular rock climbing footage as an opening sequence and has made go... more>
After the long and cold (but excellent) winter of 2010 it is a pleasure not a chore to put the ice axes away and dust off the rock boots. Late spring in to early summer in the Highlands is often the best window for good weather, dry rock and midge free climbing.
From Fort William we have had some good recent forays both on the local crags of more>
Birch, Rowan, Sphagnum, powerful running water under the route; a short delightful walk in; crampons taken off at the car....Not usually the words of Scottish Winter Climbing, but today was different. The winter of 2010 is different.
A crisp dawn start ensuring we are first on the route, but only just. Even so, the soft friendly ice ensures the atmosphere is convivial not confro... more>
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