Category Archives: Bothies

Monday washing day in Tibet. A tale of a bothy on Everest !

Posted on March 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Is there a better back drop to dry your gear than this view of Everest. Everything was still covered in sand even after a good wash, We were in Tibet for 3 months hard living but we had our secret … Continue reading →

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Seana Bhraigh an eye opener. Some memories of a great hill. Pop

Posted on February 7, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was asked by two good friend’s would I like a short wander into the Northern Corries. It was Sadly it was grand to be asked but I am still struggling missing the hills and especially the winter. I have … Continue reading →

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The Nest of Fannaich – lost Bothies.

Posted on January 25, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Nest of Fannichs : One of two houses that stood at the head of Loch Fannaich. Cabuie Lodge was demolished, it was feared that it would be flooded when the Hydro enlarged the loch. The Nest was lost to … Continue reading →

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Hamish -The Log cabin wee bothy in the North West. Furniture removal thanks to the RAF helicopters.

Posted on January 22, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Hamish during and before COVID used to send me little stories of past days to me me most are in that wonderful book above. I know how much he enjoyed talking about these days. His memory had recovered and he … Continue reading →

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Happy New year. Stay, happy, healthy and look after others. A look back and Forward!

Posted on December 31, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s been a hard year for many but the great thing is there are so many great folk out there. Who would believe we would have a war in Ukraine, food banks and the political unrest in the Uk. Yet … Continue reading →

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A classic house Inverailort Castle – and the Shackleton crash on 21 December 1967.

Posted on December 29, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

There was a piece on Facebook with a picture of Inverailort castle in poor repair. The military had a long history of use during the war. I am sure it was featured on the television on Secret Scotland ? The … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to everyone lots of love to you all.

Posted on December 25, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Just a short Blog to wish you all a Happy Christmas. In the past I have been on the Hills but not this Year until after my medical issues are sorted out. Have a great time all a photos are … Continue reading →

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Just back from an incredible 3 days at the JMCOf Scotland hut. On the 40 Anniversary of the F111 crash on Sgurr Na Stri.

Posted on December 10, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been struggling with health issues but I so wanted to be near the crash site on Sgurr Na Stri above Loch Coruisk. I had promised the relatives if I was able I would go. Packing the bag for … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Days . The early days and an interesting rescue in Wales gaining trust with the crews.

Posted on November 3, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

My first working with helicopters was in 1972. I got an afternoon of to go with a few of the Kinloss Mountain Rescue Team to our local mountain Ben Rinnes. We were playing with Sarbe Beacons and testing them out. … Continue reading →

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Thank you “Neil Reid Bothy Gangrel” and Mountaineering Scotland who has just retired.

Posted on October 29, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many mountain folk will know this unassuming man Neil Reid. Over the years he has been a key Ambassador for Mountaineering Scotland as Editor of there magazine. I first met him due to a few contacts on the Mountain Bothies … Continue reading →

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