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Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team is based in the Outer Hebrides. Registered charity SC047799 and covers the entire Western Isles area. To promote Mountain Safety.

[email protected] for non urgent messages. For Emergencies call 999, ask for Police then Mountain Rescue. Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team (Formerly known as HebSAR) is a voluntary organisation who are a member of the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland.Hebrides Mountain Rescue are tasked by the Police, and perform a variety of roles, including mountain rescue, search and rescue, and community res

ilience. Hebrides Mountain Rescue work closely with other emergency services agencies, such as the Police, Coastguard, NHS, etc. Hebrides Mountain Rescue are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and depends on public donations (Registered charity SC047799) to be able to provide the equipment, vehicles and other tools needed to operate as an efficient emergency service. As a team, our objectives are:

To save lives in the Outer Hebrides. To assist the wider community during emergencies. To establish a culture of excellence in training. To be proactive in embracing new technology.

29/05/2026

What fantastic community spirit there was on Saturday for the Autoparts Stornoway Half Marathon! 🏃‍♂️

In the morning, we provided first aid cover for all the running events, helped marshal several road crossings, and even had the honour of handing out medals to the winners. Well done to everyone who took part! 🏅🏃‍♀️

That evening, the The Caladh Inn kindly donated the Garry Room for us to host a fantastic ceilidh. Cree Mackenzie and friends had everyone dancing from the very first tune, and the dance floor was packed all night. 🎻🕺

A big thank you to from Lewisdronescapes & Colin O'Callaghan Photography for capturing some brilliant photos from the day, and massive thanks to all the local businesses who generously donated amazing raffle prizes.

A very special thank you goes to Stornoway Running and Athletics Club for choosing us as their charity partner this year, we will announce how much was raised soon. If you missed out on donating but would like to, you can use the link in the bio:

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

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

22/05/2026

🎻💃 THE CEILIDH COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🕺🏃‍♂️

Our raffle prizes are coming together, and we want to say a huge thank you to all the amazing local businesses who have generously supported the event so far. Raffle tickets will be available on the night.

Whether you’re taking part in the Stornoway Half Marathon & 10K, cheering from the sidelines, or simply fancy a night of live music, dancing and kilts — there’s only ONE way to celebrate crossing that finish line…

🎶 Join us at the Ceilidh! 🎶

Best of all, every penny raised from entry and raffle tickets goes directly towards the vital, lifesaving work carried out by Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team.

📍 Caladh Inn, Stornoway
📅 Saturday 23rd May
🕗 8pm – Midnight
🎟️ £10 entry — pay at the door

20/05/2026

This Saturday the team will be providing first aid cover for Stornoway half marathon and 10k. Come and cheer on those participating!

In the evening there will be a Ceilidh at the Caladh Inn from 8pm, with a raffle. All proceeds from the evening will go to the Hebrides Mountain Rescue. All are welcome and we hope to see there! 💃 🎵

03/05/2026

Massive congratulations to our team member Michael, who successfully completed a cycle from Glasgow to Stornoway.
Michael took on this incredible challenge to raise money for the Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative — a charity very close to his heart.
He set off last Saturday from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and seven days later arrived off the ferry in Stornoway, where members of the team cheered him on for the final miles before he reached the finish line at his home in the village of Back.

Over the course of the journey, Michael cycled an impressive 285 miles unassisted, tackling partially off-road terrain and an incredible 27,500ft of elevation.
Well done, Michael — the whole team is proud of your amazing effort.

There’s still time to donate using the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-pitt-stornoway-glasgow-cycle?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcARkb45jbGNrBGRvX2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgkdiNxrflm2Xrpvaw577eLLdBPCoF6cKrkqVje0nY-5bJcRbmBGfnE-Xm6b_aem_7wX2ZJP-O0bQ58gFvvdrUw

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day we’re proud to recognise all the women of Mountain Rescue!

Our team members volunteer their time to train, respond to callouts and support our community across the island. Their dedication, professionalism and teamwork play a vital role in everything we do.

Today we celebrate their contribution to the team and to mountain rescue.

19/02/2026

January saw the Hebrides MR Team head out on the hill for night navigation training.

Setting off at dusk, we worked in teams to practice navigating through varied terrain under cover of darkness.

A range of techniques can be combined and relied upon for wayfinding in the dark, or in low visibilty like mist. For example compass bearings, pace timings and handrailing features in the landscape, such as rivers.

As part of the training exercise we located a simulated casualty with multiple lower leg injuries. This required us to perform a primary survey, followed by splinting and packaging for extraction utilising pain relief in the form of Penthrox.

The evening provided excellent training experience and we can confirm the casualty has made a rapid and full recovery!

05/01/2026

It’s great to see proper snow back on our hills ❄️ Some of our team members have been out enjoying the winter conditions over the weekend.

If you’re planning to head out in these conditions, please make sure you’re well prepared, carrying the right equipment and knowing how to use it. Winter terrain can change quickly and demands extra care.

If you do need our assistance, call 999 and ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue. Our team has a range of winter skills, including rigging, avalanche training, and 4x4 response capabilities.
Stay safe and enjoy the winter hills.

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas from everyone at Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team.

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to thank our incredible supporters, volunteers, partners, and community for being with us every step of the way.

Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you a safe, happy Christmas and an adventurous 2026.

05/12/2025

Today we celebrate International Volunteers Day and want to recognise all the hours our members put into keeping HebMRT available 24/7. Whether out on a search, completing training or performing equipment checks the team requires a lot of voluntary work to keep running. Thank you to our volunteers, we appreciate you all and anyone who gives up their free time to make the Western Isles a safer place!

https://www.hebmrt.org/donate

Stornoway Coastguard Rescue Team
HM Coastguard - Western Isles, Skye and Lochaber
SFRS Western Isles Community Fire Stations

02/12/2025

Last week was a busy and rewarding one for the team!

🎄 25/11 — Christmas Lights Switch-On:
We were proud to lead one of the parades at the Stornoway Christmas lights switch-on, escorting the procession from the outskirts of town into the centre for the celebrations.

👥 27/11 — AGM:
Our annual AGM was well attended. We extend a heartfelt thank-you to JK for her dedication as Medical Officer as she steps down, and we give a warm welcome to Ben, who now steps into the role.

🧗‍♂️ 29/11 — Training Day:
Saturday’s monthly training focused on night rigging. After an afternoon of classroom learning and kit familiarisation, we headed to a nearby cliff to put our skills to the test. It was brilliant to welcome several of our new trainees to their first training session.

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