Lomond Mountain Rescue Team

24/06/2026

24/26

Yesterday evening at 23:25, Lomond MRT were called to a party descending Ben Lomond with one of the group suffering from exhaustion and struggling to make safe progress.

After an initial assessment, the decision was made to stretcher the casualty to a team vehicle before a return to Rowardennan.

Many thanks to the member of the public who stopped to assist the group and even took a turn helping with the stretcher ~ much appreciated !

(📷 by A.MacLean and D.Lennon LMRT)

23/06/2026

Whilst we might not be in the heat warning areas, Scotland will be hotter than we might be used to ~ worth taking this into account when planning a hill day 🙏🏼

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!

21/06/2026

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At 17:41 yesterday evening, Lomond MRT was called to assist colleagues from Killin Mountain Rescue Team with an incident on Ben A'an. As always, it was great to work together and demonstrated the benefits of joint training exercises outside of operational deployment.

It’s been a packed weekend for our volunteers with three consecutive rescues. 🧗‍♀️🚑🗓️.

On Saturday, we deployed to Ben A'an for a walker with a back injury following a slip. ⛰️🤕 While that was ongoing, we were alerted to a lost walker on Ben Ledi. 🚶‍♀️🚨

Our weekend concluded on today (Sunday), assisting a walker suffering from severe heat exhaustion again on Ben Ledi . 🥵🚑☀️

​Massive thanks to Lomond Mountain Rescue Team for stepping in to help on Saturday while we were stretched across two incidents. 🙏👏👍

Huge thanks also to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (HM Coastguard) helicopter crews—especially Rescue 199 from Prestwick who provided vital air support on Saturday—and today from Oban (Rescue 853). 🚁🙏 Their help makes all the difference when time is of the essence. ⏰🌟

​With the warm weather continuing, please stay safe, stay hydrated, use sun protection, rest more and choose walks suited to the weather and fitness . ☀️💧🗺️ Don't be afraid to turn back if you find it too hot. 🥵↩️

If you need assistance in the the hills, dial 999, ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue.

Scottish Mountain Rescue

20/06/2026

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At 12:25 this afternoon, Lomond MRT were called along with Scottish Ambulance Service SORT to an individual who had sustained a head injury at the steep rock step on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond.

Once the SORT team had assessed and carried out initial treatment, the casualty was stretchered to a team vehicle before the return to Rowardennan and onward transfer to hospital by Ambulance.

Many thanks also to the member of the public who called this in and remained with the casualty party until help arrived ~ much appreciated.

(📷 by R.Burns SORT and G.Kelly LMRT)

17/06/2026

Highly recommended for those who might be after a refresher as well as those just starting out.

☀️Interested in exploring more of Scotland's mountains? The Police Scotland Mountain Rescue Team Leader Nigel McDonald has some advice for those looking to start getting into Scotland's hills this summer.☀️

People often ask where they can learn some of the skills they need to start walking in Scotland's hills and mountains. Mountaineering Scotland has put together a beginner friendly guide to confident hillwalking - Sofa2Summit!

Best of all it is free to access!

The course covers the following topics:

⛰️ What's so great about hiking in Scotland
⛰️ Planning your hikes and where to find reliable information
⛰️ What to take with you - clothing, footwear and other useful kit
⛰️ Finding the right path (and sticking to it)
⛰️ How to be a responsible hiker - your access rights and responsibilities
⛰️ Different scenarios you might come across in the hills, including what to do if you are lost or injured
⛰️ The natural environment and some of the nature and wildlife you might see

Check out the Mountaineering Scotland page:

https://orlo.uk/KKMXW

A great place to start before you venture into the hills, or to refresh your current knowledge.

In an emergency on the hills dial 999 and ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue.

15/06/2026

At the weekend, team members joined colleagues from Tweed Valley MRT, Borders SRU and Oban MRT for a combined Scottish Mountain Rescue Foundation and Practitioner Rigging Course in Peebles.

The course provided an opportunity to build on skills developed within individual teams, share experience, and train alongside members from other mountain rescue teams.

Many thanks to everyone involved in organising the course ~ very much appreciated..

(📷 by H.Cui LMRT)

11/06/2026

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At 22:40 yesterday evening, Lomond MRT were called to assist colleagues from Scottish Ambulance Service with a casualty at the Loup of Fintry waterfall with a suspected fractured tibia and fibula.

Following initial assessment and treatment, the casualty was brought back up to the road by stretcher for onward transfer to hospital.

(📷 by D.Dodson, P.Mosley, D.Stewart and G.Kelly LMRT)

04/06/2026

🙏🏼💙

The people you see in a rescue photo are only part of the story.

Behind every callout are countless unseen hours:
📍 Training
📍 Equipment checks
📍 Planning
📍 Vehicle maintenance
📍 Coordinating searches
📍 Fundraising
📍 Supporting teams and casualties

And behind many volunteers are families, partners and loved ones making sacrifices too , missed evenings, interrupted plans and time apart while rescue teams answer the call.

Mountain rescue is powered by people long before the call-out happens.

Regular giving helps keep all of it running, training, equipment, vehicles and rescue capability all year round. https://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/give-regularly/

Because rescue doesn’t begin at the emergency. It begins with people. ❤️

01/06/2026

20/26

At 16:06 this afternoon, Lomond MRT were called by Police Scotland to an individual with a dislocated kneecap on Ben Lomond.

Whilst the patella had been relocated by another member of the party, the casualty was unable to bear weight on the injured knee.

Following assessment and administration of pain relief, the casualty was stretchered off the hill to a waiting team vehicle before returning to Rowardennan.

(📷 by S.McSporran, P.Airlie, A.MacLean, D Stewart and G.Kelly LMRT)

31/05/2026

Today saw a full day of joint training in conjunction with the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat and the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Ranger Boat.

With the frequency and sometimes complexity of incidents and accidents on the increase each year, these days build on an already strong working relationship and provide an opportunity to understand each agency's capacity and capability.

The morning featured a series of workshops on stretcher security on steep ground, medical considerations and treatment, incident control and boat familiarisation.

The afternoon had a real time scenario with both a simple and a more complex trauma simulation.

Many thanks to everyone who attended and supported today's training.

(📷 by C.Byrne, A.Maclean, S.Taylor and G.Kelly LMRT)