Category Archives: Charity

The power of flowers and wild places and the loss of someone very special.

Posted on July 23, 2019 by

This week I lost someone I love my big Sister Eleanor. She always looked after us and was there to look after me especially with advice and love. Eleanor like my Mum loved flowers and passed that love onto me. … Continue reading →

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In memory of the life of Martin Moran.

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

This is from the Moran Mountaineering Facebook Page. In memory of the life of Martin Moran we would like to make a donation to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation and the Torridon Mountain Rescue Team. The Indian Mountaineering Foundation work in … Continue reading →

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Remaining Corbett’s for Mountain Aid

Posted on June 28, 2019 by

Remaining free Corbetts are A’Chaoirnich [Maol Creag an Loch] Ainshval An Dun An Sidhean Aonach Buidhe Aonach Shasuinn Baosbheinn Beinn a’Bha’ach Ard [Beinn a’Bhathaich Ard] Beinn a’Chaisteil Beinn a’Chuallaich Beinn Airigh Charr Beinn an Eoin Beinn Bhan Beinn Bheula Beinn … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 17, 2019 by

From Corbett’s for Courses About Mountain Aid Mountain Aid is a volunteer-run Scottish Charity with the objective of promoting mountain safety. Providing FREE safety and skills training to outdoor enthusiasts in Scotland. Run wholly by volunteers, 100% of funds raised … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 16, 2019 by

It was early away about 0100 yesterday for the 2 and a half hour drive to Sheildaig on the West Coast. What a stunning village that takes the Celtman into its heart as does the whole area. The weather was … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 20, 2019 by

Update – Corbetts for Courses 2019   Wanted: more Corbetteers!  Mountain Aid: the hill walkers’ charity is trying to get all Corbetts climbed during its May 2019 initiative Corbetts for Courses. After a cold start to the month, the good weather is bringing out the hillwalkers and – now just over halfway through … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 14, 2019 by

I managed out on my bike for a few miles and head out to Ardgour tomorrow hopefully to climb a few Corbetts after a game of golf the weather is magnificent. I hope to climb a few Corbetts for the … Continue reading →

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