Members Attending Adrian MowatAlyn McNaughtonAnia BorgJames FraserJohn CalderRaymond EvendenWilliam Dallas Fraz After being picked up by Raymond at 8am we were off up the A9 in ever improving weather to Strawberry Cottage in the magnificent Glen Affric. Leaving early allowed us time to stop off for a 5 mile circular walk along the River Beauly…

On the weekend of 12th/13th August, the club made a first return to the magnificent Rothiemurchus Lodge, perched high in the foothills of the Western Cairngorms. We had last visited back in September, 2018. The resident warden, Genial George (aye – there’s more than one!) remained in post and ensured we were re-familiarised with the…

Members Attending Druim Bothy in Knoydart had only hosted one previous club meet, back in May 2016.  It’s an excellent hut, a private bothy let by the estate, in a very impressive, elevated position 4km from Inverie on the way to Mam Barrisdale. There aren’t too many of the club’s meets that require a boat…

Members Attending Louise MccullochRaymond EvendenWilliam DallasAdrian MowatAnia Borg The much anticipated pilgrimage to the north western mountaineering paradise of Assynt was somewhat marred by high winds and rain. Well, that’s summer in Scotland for you. Raymond got ahead of the game and made it up early enough to the Friday to climb the Corbett Cul…

A welcome return to Ardvullin House in Ardgour, a short distance from the Corran Ferry slip, having last stayed here in August 2018. The house itself is a former ghillie’s cottage, dating from the 18th century. It’s worth a reminder that it is owned by the HopScotch children’s charity, which provides breaks for kids from…

Members Attending: Jim Aire, Wallace Booth, George Henderson, Susan Henderson, Louise McCulloch, Mike Partington, Lorn Smith. Guest – Elizabeth Smith The April Meet saw us return to the wonderfully situated Blackrock Cottage, one of the most photographed in Scotland. Many thanks to the Ladies Scottish Mountaineering Club for allowing us use of the Hut. For…

Members Attending Adrian MowatAlyn McNaughtonAnia BorgDuncan MacLeodFran NicolGeorge HendersonJames AireJames FraserJaqueline MonaghanJim LindenLorn SmithLouise MccullochNorrie ShandRaymond EvendenSusan HendersonThomas MonaghanWallace Booth Guests Elizabeth Smith Joe Wright

February saw us returning to majestic Glen Etive, staying at the Inbhirfhaolin Hut. The hut is owned by the Grampian Club, and while more basic than some other huts, it does sit in a superb location, surrounded by some of the finest mountains in Scotland.February saw us returning to majestic Glen Etive, staying at the…

A welcome return to the Carn Dearg Mountaineering Club’s hut at Braedownie in Glen Clova, where the 45 Degrees Club AGM and Burns Night was also held back in January 2019. Members Attending Gerry Weir; Raymond Evenden; Norrie Shand; James Duncan Fraser; Alyn McNaughton; George Henderson; Susan Henderson; Adrian Mowat (Sat); Ania Borg (Sat); Tom…

‘Twas the weekend before Xmas and all was quiet…well, except for at Milehouse! That said, it was a little quieter than usual, with a new strain of Covid on the loose and a re-tightening of measures, we were a few shy of filling the hut, which was a real shame as it’s among the best…