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: 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…
‘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…
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…
The Club Meet in September 2021 was slightly different from normal. It would take the form of a celebration: the sequel – “Norrie’s Last Munro II – This Time He Means It”. Norrie compleated his 1st Munro round on Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich, Skye in June 1999 and had no intention of ever doing a second…
What better place to have the first ‘Hut’ Meet since lock down than magnificent Torridon. We werefortunate enough to enjoy the National Trust Bunkhouse, Mol Mor, a converted farm steading at thehead of Loch Torridon. The views from the Bunkhouse itself, befit this wonderful area. Members Attending Ania Borg, John Calder, Raymond Evenden, James Fraser,…
A welcome return to the Cairngorm Club’s Muir Cottage for the March meet, where the Club had previously enjoyed stays in May 2018 and August 2015. Those who’ve had the pleasure will know that it is a very comfortable, well-appointed hut in a stunning location, with a mouth-watering array of hills in the immediate area…
This was the Club’s third official trip south of the border to the Lake District, having previously visited Langdale and Keswick – and there was also an unofficial meet at a camping barn in Borrowdale. The hut is owned by the Cleveland Mountaineering Club and is situated in the village of Patterdale nestled beneath the…
One of the highlights of the Club year is always the January meet which doubles as our Burns supper, where hillwalking (weather permitting) is combined with a hearty and sometimes irreverent tribute to our national bard. A new venue was lined up for this year’s meet on 24th and 25th January. Kinlochleven is ideally situated…
This was our club’s third trip to this hut with several of those attending having visited prior to the 45 being established. It is owned by the J.M.C.S. who keep it well maintained and equipped. A very efficient multi-fuel stove soon heats up the comfortable lounge/ kitchen area and beyond, two w.c. /shower rooms adding…
Glencoe is a regular and favourite haunt of the Club for obvious reasons and many great meets have previously been enjoyed in and around this magnet for hillwalkers and mountaineers. For the first time though we were booked into the Glencoe Independent Hostel which sits near the Youth Hostel on the back road between The…
Glen Affric in the heart of Autumn can be one of the most breath-taking and scenic areas in the country – but if the weather doesn’t play ball then it can be lonely and dreich. As the Club prepared for a third visit to the magnificently located Strawberry Cottage at the west end of Loch…
In May 2014, before the Club was officially formed, founder members George and Susan compleated their 2nd round of Munros on Sgurr A’ Mhaoraich staying at the Independent Invergarry Hostel. Five and a bit years down the line they planned to complete their 3rd Munro round on the same hill and once again this venue…
The Club’s August meet took them to pastures new at least in terms of the accommodation. The Glencoe Ski Lodge sits partially hidden in the forest just west of the River Orchy and south west of Bridge of Orchy. The lodge is an impressive two storey wooden building with enough bedrooms to accommodate the club…
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