Links:
For Travel links click here
Weather/Climbing forecasts & reports
Mountain Weather Information Service - excellent bespoke hill forecasts for all the major climbing areas. Provided free of charge.
www.sais.gov.uk - avalanche forecasts for all five climbing areas in Scotland
www.climbinfo.co.uk - rock and ice routes posted along with comprehensive list of weather links, including (by arrangement) Mountain Innovations climbing conditions report.
www.snowforecast.com - details of snow build-up for 3 days with a subscribers page for a 6 day forecast. Usually accurate and very detailed. Information around the world including all Scottish resorts, even reports at the differnet stations on Cairngorm.
http://www.westcoast-mountainguides.co.uk/blog/blog.htm - details of most recently observed conditions on Ben Nevis
Clubs:
UK student hiking and climbing clubs
Long distance footpaths:
The Speyside Way - long distance walk through Whisky country
Organisations:
BMC - the British Mountaineering Council
Mountaineering Council of Scotland
Mountaineering Council of Ireland
John Muir Trust - for information on access to all their properties which include Ben Nevis and Schiehallion.
National Trust of Scotland - major landowners in Scotland whose access agreements cover areas such as Glen Coe, the Five Sisters (from April 6th), Beinn Eighe and Torridon and the Mar Lodge Estate (Cairngorms).
Scottish Natural Heritage - who own properties like Ben Wyvis
Activity Scotland - contains details of all activity providers registered in Scotland, from white water rafting to gentle pony trekking, from climbing to rambling
General sites:
Scottish Castles - www.castles.org/Chatelaine/
The Internet Guide to Scotland - www.scotland-info.co.uk
Loch Ness and Fort Augustus. - Promoting Fort Augustus, Loch Ness and the surrounding area. Information on activities, accommodation, bars and restaurants and local amenities.
Outdoor Solutions - contains details of jobs available in the outdoor industry and also some gear shops
http://www.hillwalking.org.uk - for hillwalking, travel and accommodation
http://www.eat-the-chef.com - for restaurants and wine
Mountaineering.net - accumulated sites all of relevance to mountaineering, skiing, climbing and accommodation in the main areas of interest, UK and Worldwide
Planet Fear - Climbing news & info a climbing magazine with regular news, events, feature articles, travel and training information, photo galleries, a discussion forum, and in depth product reviews.
Walk Scotland - comprehensive site of Scottish walking information
Walking Britain - detailed site with plenty of route options across Britain
Walk Link - interactive website for walkers
Mountaindays.net - Dedicated to rock climbing, mountaineering and hill walking in the UK and beyond. Includes news, weather, gear, routes, gallery, downloads and comprehensive links directory.
a comprehensive listing of local, visitor and outdoor activity information may be found at www.visitaviemore.co.uk
walkhighlands.co.uk - Your free guide to walks in the Highlands of Scotland
Other instructors:
Alan Kimber - professional guiding services in Fort William and the Alps
British Mountain Guides - details of all qualified mountain guides
Bob Barton - Mountain Guide
Nancy Brooks (Boat of Garten based) - Nancy is a fully qualified MIC who works part-time for Glenmore Lodge National Outdoor Centre and also leads trips abroad, as well as taking on private climbing & kayaking instruction. Nancy also runs some courses for Mountain Innovations.
Andy Nisbet (Boat of Garten based)- Andy is one of Scotland's leading activists in winter climbing. He is editor of many of the climbing guidebooks and has put up many of the routes, especially in the Cairngorms and Torridon. Andy works with Mountain Innovations on occasion.
Other activities:
Adventure Britain The website for activity holidays in England, Scotland and Wales.
All of Scotland - A directory of Scottish related websites, from news to accommodation and travel.
Scotland Online - comprehensive information about current news and affairs, travel information and detailed articles on walking and climbing concerns.
Boating and Canal Holidays, UK, Ireland, France, Europe Boating Holidays Ltd specialises in canal boat holidays, river cruises, and holiday boating. Over 3000 holidays afloat - UK, France, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Germany, USA and Caribbean.
Scottish Sport - Practical sports and activities information for anyone wanting to get out and about
Hostel links
Cairngorms Hostels - all independent hostels which are situated in and around the Cairngorm National Park.
Independent Backpackers Hostels, Scotland - association which represents over 100 independent hostels in Scotland. These are not Youth Hostels. There is no membership requirement!
