Category Archives: Family

Scottish Mountain Rescue Annual Review 2022

Posted on June 3, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Scottish Mountain Rescue have published their Annual Review for 2022. I was asked to do a wee piece for the booklet “Over the years the work of Mountain Rescue has adapted as things move on. It is great to see … Continue reading →

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Coping with hard times.

Posted on May 29, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

In life you hit spells that most of us struggle through. I feel I am n this period again. I have been down in my home town in Ayr where my sister is not well. I stopped on the way … Continue reading →

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Travelling West – no summits but great joy seeing the mountains again

Posted on May 26, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The weather yesterday was stunning as o drove West. Blue skies and sunshine made it a journey through to Fort William. I am still vert tired but felt the sun all day giving me warmth and a feeling of joy. … Continue reading →

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Last day in Harris

Posted on May 23, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

We were up early as Yvette had not been to Harris before. What a busy day till the mid afternoon ferry. We went to lots of beaches mostly empty but the ever-changing weather was incredible. The beaches are amazing add … Continue reading →

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Moving forward on Well being.

Posted on April 10, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Recently I have been asked to do various charities mainly on mountaineering but I’m every case Mental Health comes into the discussion. To me the hear folk talk openly about dealing and educating about Mental health is a great improvement. … Continue reading →

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Benchmarks and the Devil – by Pete Kirkpatrick.I’m

Posted on March 30, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

BENCHMARKS AND THE DEVIL This is a great piece written by my friend Pete Kirkpatrick. It in-my view shows how different we were as RAF Mountain Rescue. Have you ever had that experience when you are eating a meal and … Continue reading →

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SARDA Scotland – Annual

Posted on March 25, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

This weekend I am down at Fort Williamwith SARDA SCOTLAND on their Annual Assessment. The dogs, handlers and bodies work so hard to get the Dogs and handlers assessed. They had already completed a full days assessment when I arrived … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on March 19, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Mothers Day I always think about my Mum even more so just now. A few days ago was the day of Women who Inspire my Mum is without doubt the lady I was always inspired by her. It has been … Continue reading →

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Looking for lost souls.

Posted on February 25, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Rescue Teams, SARDA and the SAR helicopters and other SAR agencies have been busy this winter and sadly there have been several fatalities. As at 26 Feb there are 3 folk missing on the hills a couple for several … Continue reading →

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Wonderful weekend with special people at Fort William Mountain Festival. Well done Stephanie Mc Kenna and all who those who work so hard to produce a wonderful Festival.

Posted on February 19, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was a wonderful weekend surrounded by friend’s that mean so much, it’s so important to get out and see folk again. There are to many to thank but to all of you you made an old man very happy. … Continue reading →

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