Category Archives: Views Political?

Guilt or Gratitude missing out on big Callouts ? By Pete Kirkpatrick

Posted on March 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

GUILT OR GRATITUDE This is a interesting article that I think many of us in the Emergency Agencies who may feel they miss out on a big incident. This happens as family,holidays, sickness and many other things may stop you … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft incidents, Lockerbie, Mountain rescue, Mountaineering, SAR, SARDA, Views Political?, Well being | 1 Comment

Today is the Lockerbie Anniversary Disaster Tragedy. A hard day for many. Help is out there #itsgoodtotalk

Posted on December 20, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s been a difficult year for me a lot of medical problems and very hard at times controlling the “Black Dog”is always there. Today is a huge day in my life it is the Anniversary of the Lockerbie Disaster in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft incidents, Family, Friends, Lockerbie, Media, Mountaineering, People, PTSD, Recomended books and Guides, Views Political?, Well being | 4 Comments

1977 – Off to RAF Buchan – 1978 The Great Blizzards.

Posted on November 1, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Just as I was getting back into the mountains and I was enjoying life at RAF Kinloss. I had just returned from Iran on a big expedition, another steep learning club. Photo below. Then out of the blue I was … Continue reading →

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Working with Hong Kong lads – Civil Aid Service (CAS) a blast from the past.

Posted on September 6, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Civil Aid Service(CAS) is a civil organisation that assists in a variety of auxiliary emergency roles, including search and rescue operations in Hong Kong. CAS is funded by the Hong Kong Government and its members wear uniforms. CAS was … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Friends, Mountain rescue, Mountaineering, People, Views Political?, Well being | 2 Comments

Wanted – Communications Officer for Mountaineering Scotland.

Posted on July 30, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

WANTED: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER. Mountaineering Scotland has a great opportunity for the right person to become Communications Officer, at the forefront of telling the story of our organisation, our activities and our members, and celebrating some of our country’s best-loved and … Continue reading →

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“Blessed are those who repair” Potholes and eroded paths.

Posted on July 25, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have just been over in the West and despite the rain and midges it was magic I am so lucky to live in Scotland. After a great walk with the dogs we had a swim in Loch Torridon. Next … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Enviroment, Local area and events to see, Media, Mountaineering, Other hills Grahams & Donalds, People, Plants, SMC/SMT, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Weather, Well being, Wildlife | 3 Comments

Old pals reunited .

Posted on July 15, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s great to meet folk again ! Yesterday I met 3 old pals and had a cup of tea in Forres. Tom Taylor organised it as Bill Gault was up visiting with his wife Roberta. Bill was our Boss he … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Lockerbie, Mountain rescue, Mountaineering, People, Recomended books and Guides, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Weather, Well being | Leave a comment

1988 Piper Alpha disaster.

Posted on July 6, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I remember this tragedy with sadness as I knew one of those who died. Gareth Watkins’s was in the RAF Kinloss MRT with me in the 70’s. He was a lovely man and left the RAF to work in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Lockerbie, Mountaineering, People, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Well being | 2 Comments

Great hills of Assynt and Coigach? What’s yours ?

Posted on April 9, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

There are some great peaks in this wild area. Often you will meet few folk. I have been so lucky to walk and climb in this area. I remember my first trip up to the North west I was astounded … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Bothies, Corbetts and other hills, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Munros, People, Poems, Recomended books and Guides, Rock Climbing, SMC/SMT, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Well being, Wildlife | 2 Comments

What a magic surprise.

Posted on April 7, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I got these yesterday from two friends it really made my day. It was so kind and a great momento of many great days on the Corbett’s. It’s amazing how kind folk can be and as I often say there … Continue reading →

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