Monthly Archives: April 2021

The Shackleton aircraft Crash on 30 April 1990 – The Isle of Harris. Unveiling of a Ground Memorial at noon on 30 Apr 2022 in Harris.

Posted on April 30, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I just received this message There will be a memorial in Northton on Saturday 30th April 2022 the Seallam Centre Car park at noon. They are unveiling a ground memorial as well. From Don McLean The RAF Mountain Rescue was … Continue reading →

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Poo in the Wild places ! what can we do about it? What a mess we found yesterday.

Posted on April 26, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was over in the West and my friend and I took her dog for a walk near Sheildaig. Despite the fire risk and two signs some stupid folk had a fire in the forest. Crazy as this must have … Continue reading →

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The weather is changing again . Another lovely day in the West.

Posted on April 26, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

It looks like we are going to get some rain this week the ground needs it. Everything is so dry but it’s been a lovely few days in the sun after a long winter. ☀️ As I said there are … Continue reading →

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Please be careful in the sun. Sun damage is serious.

Posted on April 25, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was very hot yesterday on the hills you have to be careful in the sun. I learned the hard way in the 70’ after 9 months Desert Rescue in Masirah in the Persian Gulf. This was the early 70,s … Continue reading →

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What a day on the back of Beinn Alligin in Torridon. A visit to a remote Corrie.

Posted on April 24, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was away early yesterday from my home on the East heading for the West coast. The forecast was superb and being a Friday the hills should be quite. It was a lovely drive over no rush and we met … Continue reading →

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Please be careful it’s a high Fire Risk !

Posted on April 23, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Over in Torridon lots of signs saying there is High Fire Risk .

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John Muir Day – a few thoughts.

Posted on April 20, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

When I was at school many years ago I was never taught about John Muir and the effect he had on the environment. Why ? I have no clue. Things are better now and John Muir is celebrated in the … Continue reading →

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The Cairngorm 6 a long time ago. Braeriach, Cairn Toul and Sgor an Lochan Uaine,Devils Point,Sgurr a Mhain ,Ben MacDui, Cairngorm. Scrambles and aircraft crashes?

Posted on April 17, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Some of my Mountaineering club were are away doing some of the great peaks in the Cairngorms . It’s great to see and I heard they had a great time. These peaks mean so much to me I have had … Continue reading →

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Three words for consideration as we all venture out into the hills and wild places – Mountaineering Scotland.

Posted on April 16, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

As we all get set for a return to the hills, let’s all make sure we have the very best day. Three words – consideration, planning and flexibility – will see us through a lot.Parking will be a choke point … Continue reading →

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At last a day in the Cairngorms – The Runnel in the Northern Corries of the Cairngorm.

Posted on April 15, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

At last we are allowed to get out on the hills away from my local are . Myself and my old mate Dan took advantage of that to climb in the Cairngorms. I was aware that it’s still winter high … Continue reading →

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