Category Archives: Charity

Farewell Aunty Elma

Posted on January 23, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Sadly I was too unwell to go to the funeral yesterday of my great friend Elma Scott. I did speak to her twice a week so it’s a big loss. Despite the weather there was a great turn out so … Continue reading →

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Elma Scott – The God Mother of RAF MRT has sadly passed away.

Posted on January 7, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s sad news sorry to pass this on but we lost Elma Scott from Crianlarich yesterday. She lived long hard life looked after us all over the years. I had only spoken to her two days ago and she was … Continue reading →

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Christmas Message.

Posted on December 25, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Happy Christmas and thanks for all the messages and kindness. Be good to those you love and spare a thought for all those in the Emergency Agencies who are looking after us all. Never forget without their family support we … Continue reading →

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Appreciation of meeting old friends – Annual Re Union at Newtonmore for RAF Scotland.

Posted on November 5, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

This weekend was spent at the RAF “Annual Re Union at Newtonmore” it was a great weekend , We were there for the Friday night as some great pals were also making a weekend off it. As always we were … Continue reading →

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The hidden costs to those involved in the Rescue Agencies.

Posted on October 2, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

We find we rarely talk about the hidden costs to those who help us in so many Agencies. Being part of a Mountain Rescue Team, Coastguard, Lifeboat, Search Dog Organisation and so many others comes at a cost. Family time … Continue reading →

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Every picture tells a story.

Posted on September 18, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s amazing when you find old photos most have a tale to tell. My memory kicks in and they are so many of interest to me. The photo above is of a big Callout searching for avalanched climbers. In the … Continue reading →

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The Fortwilliam Mountain Festival 2024.

Posted on June 5, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was honoured last year when I was informed to receive the Mountain Culture Award at the 2023 Festival. I was amazed about the effort that goes into putting on the Festival by volunteers. Great folk who are rarely appreciated … Continue reading →

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Opening of the new Hebrides Mountain Rescue Base in Stornaway.

Posted on May 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I had the honour of opening the New Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team Base in Stornaway. My stepdaughter and myself travelled over from Ullapool in the ferry a journey of over 2 hours. It was wonderful tone on the ferry … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the path makers: Mountain paths but who should pay for there upkeep?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday there was a program on radio Scotland on the maintenance of mountain paths on the Munro’s and who should play for them. The Question was that those who use the paths should pay for there upkeep. The usual questions … Continue reading →

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Some great tales at the RAF Scotland Mountain Rescue re – union at Newtonmore. Thank you to all the families for your support over the years.

Posted on November 6, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This weekend was the Annual RAF Mountain Rescue Reunion. It was a great night and RAF Lossiemouth Team joined us after the meal. What a great bunch of people. We had a superb night hosted by the Highlander Hotel who … Continue reading →

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