Scottish Mountain Rescue

30/05/2026

Busy and intensive period for Killin Mountain Rescue Team, with a number of callouts - some of which sadly resulted in fatalities.

"A massive thank you must go to our incredible volunteers and their families for their unwavering commitment during a deeply demanding week."

Since last Saturday, our team has had a busy and intensive period, resulting in a number of callouts over recent days.

A massive thank you must go to our incredible volunteers and their families for their unwavering commitment during a deeply demanding week.

Sadly, a number of these incidents resulted in fatalities. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and friends of those involved.

30/05/2026

Callout for a suspected missing swimmer at Carrick Bay for Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.

The drone team assisted with aerial searching along the coastline, before the swimmer was thankfully located safe and well.

🚨CALLOUT🚨

Date: 29/05/26
Time: 13:41
Location: Carrick Bay

Yesterday at 13:41 hrs, Police Scotland requested the assistance of Galloway Mountain Rescue Team in the search for a suspected missing swimmer at Carrick Bay.

Our drone team was initially deployed to conduct aerial searches along the coastline and assist with the search effort.

Thankfully, the swimmer was located safe and well, and the team was subsequently stood down.

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Galloway Mountain Rescue Team relies entirely on public donations, with annual running costs of around £60,000.

Every donation, share, and fundraiser really does make a difference and helps us continue supporting people across Galloway.

You can donate here 👉🏻 https://www.paypal.com/GB/fundraiser/charity/4391478

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Scottish Mountain Rescue

30/05/2026

Ochils Mountain Rescue Team volunteers safety extracted a fallen walker in Alva Glen, using their technical rigging skills

30/05/2026

Callout for SARAA - Search and Rescue Aerial Association to assist the fire service in checking for hotspots at a recent wildfire.

SARAA - Scotland responded to a callout today to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and estate staff to check for hotspots at a recent wildfire.

SARAA-Scotland is a volunteer-led charity, and we rely entirely on public support to keep our team trained, equipped, and ready to deploy when needed. If you would like to support our work, please consider making a donation. https://www.justgiving.com/charity/SARAAScotland Scottish Mountain Rescue

29/05/2026

A huge thank you to all of our Edinburgh Marathon Festival fundraisers last weekend! 🏃🏃‍♀️

Between our half marathon and marathon runners, you raised over £11,000 for Scottish Mountain Rescue - powering our rescues and helping our volunteers reach those in need.

Running conditions were seriously toasty, and we really admired your determination out on the course. It was also brilliant to have some of our volunteers from Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team out cheering you on - seeing so many passionate supporters running for SMR really made their day!

👉 Charity places for next year are now open too - https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/charity/scottish-mountain-rescue

📸 Huge thanks to Nikki, who raised a fantastic £1,300 for our teams and sent in this wonderful photo from the day

29/05/2026

Callout for Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team for a casualty at the summit of Clisham.

At 3pm on Thursday 28th May the team were tasked to assist a person at the top of the Clisham. An initial group of team members responded and set off with more to follow later on. We were stood down after coastguard helicopter Rescue 948 safely airlifted the casualty off the mountain.

The weather was at least 21 degrees and sunny.

To call for Mountain Rescue, call 999 then ask for Police, then ask for Mountain Rescue.

If you’d like to donate you can use the link below. Every penny raised goes directly towards the vital, lifesaving work carried out by Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team.

https://www.justgiving.com/charity/hebridesmountainrescueteam

28/05/2026

🔥 Wildfire warning for South West Scotland 🔥

🔥 Wildfire warning for South West Scotland 🔥

There is a very high risk of wildfires in this area on Thursday, 28 May.

Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. Taking simple precautions can help prevent devastating damage.

🔗Learn more - https://ow.ly/r2Iy50Z4BTA

🚒 Share this wildfire warning to help spread the word.

26/05/2026

Callout for a suspected adder bite for Lomond Mountain Rescue Team yesterday. The team assisted the ambulance service in evacuating the casualty to a waiting ambulance.

Soon after, the volunteer team received a second callout for a casualty who had fallen in Campsie Glen.

25/05/2026

We see a spike in callouts whenever conditions are good in the hills. Here, our previous Vice-Chair Kev Mitchell of Ochils Mountain Rescue Team shares his top tips for enjoying a safe day in the mountains during hot weather...

• check the weather. https://www.mwis.org.uk/ is a good source of mountain-specific weather forecasts
• start early. Ascend early when it's cool, to avoid exerting yourself during the hottest part of the day
• hydrate and remember to eat
• wear suitable footwear
• take your map and compass - and know how to use them
• take suncream, and remember to apply regularly - especially to the back of your neck and shoulders
• take care not to start any fires.

⚠️ Don't underestimate hot weather and the issues it can bring for physical exertion in the mountains. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be serious and life threatening.

📞 If you’re ever in need of assistance in Scotland’s mountains or outdoor spaces:
Call 999,
Ask for the POLICE,
then Mountain Rescue.

⛰️Our volunteer teams are on call 24/7 and ready to help anyone in distress outdoors. If in doubt, it's always best to call early rather than later.

Take care, follow Kev's advice, and enjoy the wonderful adventures our hills have to offer!

25/05/2026

🎧Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland around 4.50pm today.📣

Kev Mitchell of Ochils Mountain Rescue Team will be discussing recent callouts and how to explore Scotland's outdoors safely in the warm weather.

Listen live to Radio Scotland on BBC Sounds