Tayside Mountain Rescue Team

03/10/2026

Callout – Loch Ordie (51/2026)

After the excitement of last weekend’s fundraising event, it was back to business as usual today, with the team called out to an incident in the Loch Ordie area to assist a walker.

Thankfully, a relatively straightforward job for the team, who are now safely back home.

All Weather. All Terrain. All Hours.

27/09/2026

A massive THANK YOU and well done to everyone who took on our 50th Anniversary Fundraising Walk today!

The weather was less than welcoming. But heavy rain, mist and wind were no match for our fantastic supporters, who dug deep and completed the challenge in high spirits.

And what a result…
You have raised a phenomenal £16,000!

Every penny will go directly towards providing life-saving equipment, helping us continue to be ready All Weather. All Terrain. All Hours.

Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered or helped make today possible.
We couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark our 50th anniversary.

We’ll see you all again next year! 👋

18/09/2026

We greatly appreciate the recognition by Heather Anderson MSP and the Scottish Parliament for our work over the last 50 years in the hills of Tayside.

I have submitted a Motion in The Scottish Parliament to congratulate Tayside Mountain Rescue Team on their 50th anniversary.

Tayside Mountain Rescue was formed in Dundee in November 1976 to respond to the growing number of accidents in the hills of Tayside, which were becoming more frequent as the popularity of both hillwalking and climbing increased.

The highly skilled volunteers at Tayside Mountain Rescue have attended to over 1,500 rescues in those 50 years, saving lives and ensuring assistance is available when required.

17/09/2026

Introducing…. Hamish

This year’s fundraising walks are named after our team mascot, Hamish 🐮

We are offering the Full Hamish (14miles) or Half Hamish (7miles), two challenges for differing abilities.

Take part on the 27th September at the Blair Atholl Estates, we would love to see as many of you as possible there!!

Sign up below to take on your challenge 👇👇

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TaysideMRT50thAnniversaryFundraisingWalk

15/09/2026

Callout - Glen Fender (50/2026)

The team not long back from a small job working alongside Police Scotland Tayside MRT for a lost hillwalker in the Glen Fender area.
Mishaps do happen in the hills so knowing how to call Mountain Rescue (999 > Police > Mountain Rescue) and having some warm layers or shelter to sit it out until we get to you makes all the difference.

Only one week to go until our fundraising walk. If you'd like to sign up there's still time.

12/09/2026

⛰️50 Facts for 50 years ⛰️

As our 50th anniversary walking event is fast approaching we are giving you 8 more facts you may not know about the Tayside Mountain Rescue Team.

Sign up to the event below 👇

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TaysideMRT50thAnniversaryFundraisingWalk

Which challenge are you choosing?

11/09/2026

Just over 2 weeks until our 50th anniversary fundraising walk. Still some spaces left. Sign up now at https://tinyurl.com/TaysideMRTWalk

This September, the hills and woodland of Atholl Estates will provide the setting for a special fundraising day.

On Sunday 27 September Tayside Mountain Rescue Team will celebrate 50 years of supporting people across the hills and rural communities of Tayside. Join two fundraising walks starting from Blair Castle:

🥾 The Half Hamish | A 7-mile circular route through the beautiful woodland of lower Glen Tilt. A shorter route, well suited to families and those looking for a gentler day in the hills.

🥾 The Full Hamish | A longer 14-mile circular route taking in the moors above Glen Banvie. A rewarding challenge for those looking to spend a little longer out on the hills.

Our Forestry Manager, Malcolm, is a volunteer with Tayside Mountain Rescue, so we have a particular appreciation for the time, commitment and dedication their volunteers give to helping people in the outdoors.

We are very pleased to support Tayside Mountain Rescue as they mark this important milestone, and to celebrate the lifesaving work they have carried out across Scotland for the past 50 years.

With entry from £25 and no minimum sponsorship required, there’s an opportunity for everyone to take part. Join us at Blair Castle and help support Tayside Mountain Rescue for the next 50 years.

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TaysideMRT50thAnniversaryFundraisingWalk

02/09/2026

⛰️50 Facts for 50 years ⛰️

To celebrate our 50th anniversary we are posting 50 facts about the team in the run up to our walking event on 27th September.

To start off this week we have 8 facts that you may not know about the team, let us know what fact you find the most surprising in the comments!!

We have two challenges for you to sign up for!

🥾Full Hamish- 14miles
🥾Half Hamish - 7miles

Keep your eyes peeled for some more fun facts next week 💪

Click the link below to sign up 👇

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TaysideMRT50thAnniversaryFundraisingWalk

31/08/2026

Callout – Meall Tairneachan (47/2026)

This afternoon, the team were called out to the Meall Tairneachan area following reports of a person who had been involved in an accident with a quad bike.

Working alongside the Scottish Ambulance Service and their new Helimed 5 from Glasgow, the casualty was airlifted to hospital for further treatment.

We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.

30/08/2026

If you were in the area of Cargill’s Leap today, you may have come across us training.

Over the last year, we have been tasked to a number of incidents at or near Cargill’s Leap in Blairgowrie, so today was a great opportunity for some familiarisation with the area, alongside some medical-based scenarios.

The team trains regularly so that we are always ready to deploy in ‘All Weather, All Terrain, All Hours’.

It’s less than a month until our 50th Anniversary Fundraising Walk!

If you would like to support the team and take part, there’s still time to register.

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/TaysideMRTWalk