In the picturesque region of Caithness, known for its rugged landscapes and as a part of the iconic North Coast 500 route, a local business owner has voiced significant concerns over the state of the roads leading to her tourism […]
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In a bold move that marries environmental rejuvenation with leisure development, a former quarry in Kinross-shire, Scotland, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation. The site, once marred by fly-tipping, wild camping, and antisocial behavior, has been granted planning permission
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The enchanting journey of the Jacobite steam train, famously known as the real-world Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter film series, has hit a temporary halt. This beloved attraction, which has captivated fans and tourists with its scenic route through
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In a daring rescue operation on the rugged slopes of the Cairngorms, the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) was called into action to assist a climber who suffered a leg injury due to rockfall while ascending Red Gully. The incident,
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On Saturday, 9th March 2024, a multi-agency rescue operation was swiftly launched to assist an injured walker near the summit of Tinto Hill in Lanarkshire. The incident was reported to Police Scotland at 11:39, prompting an immediate response from the
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Lomond Mountain Rescue Team Assists with Suspected Broken Ankle Lomond, Scotland – Lomond Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) responded to an incident on Dumgoyne Hill yesterday afternoon involving an injured hiker. The call came in around 1:28pm regarding an individual who
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Starting March 1st, campers in certain areas of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in Scotland will need to follow new rules regarding camping and fires. As announced by the national park’s official Twitter account, byelaws covering camping and
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As the leading online resource for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, TheCampingFire.com is honoured to celebrate a monumental milestone in the world of search and rescue: the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). For two centuries, the
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In a late-night rescue operation, sixteen volunteer members of the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team responded to an alert concerning a walker overdue from an expedition in the hills north of Loch Mullardoch, a reservoir in Glen Cannich, Ross-shire. The operation
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Mountain rescue teams have issued a stark warning following the rescue of two climbers from Ben Chonzie, who were deemed “totally unprepared” for the conditions they encountered. The Tayside Mountain Rescue Team was called into action on Friday after the
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