The great thing about the Scottish Munros is that there’s something for all abilities, and as you get more experience, more and more become available. In this short blog, we explore our top 6, in no particular order.

Okay, so here’s the scenario: you’re sitting in the visitor centre car park at Bennachie, it’s mid-January. Earlier in the week the weather had been unseasonably warm and wet, but it’s been significantly below zero for the last few days; there’s a light dusting of snow on the ground, and the paths are frozen solid. As you’re skating round your car to get to the boot, will you be popping a pair of microspikes over your summer dog walking boots, or will you be putting on your stiff soled winter boots and going ‘full on winter’ by putting on your shiny new crampons that you got for Christmas?

If Munro summits and the high tops aren’t your cup of tea at this time of year why not check out our top 5 recommendations for lower level Autumn walks in Aberdeenshire?

This blog outlines part of the Be Avalanche Aware process used by the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS). This is an invaluable resource when planning your winter day out. More information can be found here: SAIS - Be Avalanche Aware.

This blog outlines part of the Be Avalanche Aware process used by the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS). This is an invaluable resource when planning your winter day out. More information can be found here: SAIS - Be Avalanche Aware.

In this blog we’re taking a look at techniques used when moving around on the hill in winter. We explore kicking and cutting steps, how to use crampons and more!

This blog aims to make your winter kit selection a little more straight forward with a few tips from my own personal experience thrown in for good measure!