Scottish Mountaineering Trust

We are a Scottish charity that provides grants to projects and organisations that promote public recreation, knowledge and safe enjoyment of the mountain amenities, especially in the mountains of Scotland.

The Trust supports:

Publication of guides to, and information about the Scottish mountains
Footpath construction and maintenance
Land purchases that ensure public access
Mountaineering education and training, especially that aimed at young people
Mountain rescue teams and organisations, for equipment and facilities
Renovation of club huts available to the wider mountaineering community
Expeditions with educational or scientific objectives aligned with those of the Trust

Our work is financed by donations from individuals and organisations who share our values, and from the publication of guidebooks for the Scottish Mountaineering Club and other books connected with the Scottish Hills.

Projects Supported by the SMT

Working to preserve what we value

Mountaineering Scotland is continuing it long term commitment to ensuring we can get to enjoy our mountains.

Mountaineering Scotland’s SMART courses keeping students safe

Mountaineering Scotland’s SMART courses (student mountaineering and rescue training) are at the core of its safety and skills work and have been regularly supported by the SMT’

The Timeless Story of Scottish Climbing

Where can you go to read of the exploits of the great Scottish climbers such as Munro, Raeburn, Murray, Weir, Patey, Robin Smith, Dave Macleod, Guy Robertson and Julian Lines told in their own words in one place?

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