The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the MCofS, represents mountaineers, climbing and hill walking enthusiasts in Scotland.
As well as representing our membership, which comprises 130 mountaineering, climbing or walking clubs, and individual members, we also aim to represent the interests of the estimated 400,000 people who head for Scotland’s mountains every month.
We 'work for Scotland's mountains and mountaineers' by providing a range of services, advice and information, including: representing rights to responsible access; activities relating to mountain safety; working with other mountaineering organisations, stakeholders, partners in the Scottish Environmental LINK group; providing insurance and our quarterly colour magazine 'The Scottish Mountaineer' and a range of other membership benefits.
We hope that the information on our site helps you to enjoy Scotland’s mountains. Please use the contact form for feedback on our site. If you are not already a member why not join us as an individual member or join your local club?
Strathfarrar Festive Season Access
Contact MCofS before 24 December 12 noon. ..More
FREE MAP WHEN YOU JOIN US
Join now and get a British Mountain Map worth £12.95 free. ..More
Newsletter for Club Secretaries
The latest newsletter for clubs - issued 28 November 2008. ..More
Online Access Information about Scotland's Hills
We urgently need your feedback - it will not happen without your help!. ..More
Pathways into Sport Inquiry
MCofS submission to the Scottish Governments Inquiry into access to sport. ..More
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland Participation Statement
“The MCofS recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement”