The Scottish Mountaineering Club


Established in 1889 the Scottish Mountaineering Club has been at the forefront of climbing and mountaineering in Scotland for over 100 years. Members, both past and present, have included many of Scotland's most influential climbers and mountaineers. Find out more.

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Club meet to Fairhead, Northern Ireland

The club meet to Fairhead in Antrim over the weekend of June 9-11 was blessed with good weather, both on the meet itself and in the run-up, meaning the rock was dry and we were spared the usual wind and showers. The combination of sun and sea breeze was pleasant, especially as it kept the midgies at bay.

Upcoming Events & Meets


CIC Webcam & Weather Station


The SMC maintains a webcam and weather station located on top of the CIC hut. Being on the west coast of Scotland and the altitude the hut is situated at the hut is often bombarded by severe storms, especially in winter. The webcam faces the North Face of Ben Nevis, and in the middle of the picture can been seen North East Buttress and The Orion Face. (NOTE: Because of poor current conditions in the NE Buttress / Orion Face area, the camera has been moved to point into Coire na Ciste.)

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CIC Webcam

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CIC Webcam

Publications


The SMC offers a diverse number of publications, appealing to all outdoor enthusiasts. Profits from our guidebooks go to the Scottish Mountaineering Trust which is a Scottish-registered charity. Purchasing an SMC publication therefore helps the Scottish mountain environment.

Huts


We operate five mountain huts open to the public and members of other clubs. These huts are strategically placed near some of the finest Mountaineering areas in Scotland.