Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team

26/08/2026

❌❌ Event Cancelled ❌❌

We are extremely saddened to have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our Annual Event on Saturday 12th September 2026 due to lower than expected entries 😔

This decision was not taken lightly and we are truly grateful for the support of those who had entered. Our goal has always been to create a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone involved, and we feel it’s important to ensure that any event we host meets that standard.

If you have already purchased tickets we will be in touch shortly by email to arrange a full refund or discuss alternative ways your contribution could support our cause. We deeply appreciate your understanding and continued support for Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team. Thank you for standing with us — your kindness and generosity truly make a difference and we are sorry to disappoint you.

Whilst this event will not go ahead as planned, we are already exploring new opportunities to connect with the local community.

If you have any further questions please let us know via email at [email protected].

22/08/2026

🤔 wondering what to do on Saturday 12th September, 2026? Why not come along and join us for our annual walk!

Come and meet our Team Members and enjoy a lovely marshalled walking route around beautiful Bennachie.

There will be vendors 🍕🍰☕🍻 at our Base Camp. The long walk is approx 23km and the short route is approx 8km. There is also a Guided Ranger Walk - something for everyone! Busses will be provided from Inverurie at a small charge of £2.50.

Entry is just £10 per adult and £5 per child and you can enter via this link https://tinyurl.com/4ej5e2fa or search for Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team in Eventbrite.

What’s not to like - gather together your family, friends and colleagues and make a day of it? We look forward to seeing you there 🙏

Join us for an fun-filled day with Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team, where adventure meets teamwork and breath-taking views await.

05/08/2026

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04/08/2026

🥳 We are excited to reveal our routes for this years event. Come along and join us on Saturday 12th September, 2026 for a great day out. Meet our Team Members and enjoy a lovely marshalled walking route around beautiful Bennachie.

There will be vendors 🍕🍰☕🍻 at our Base Camp. The long walk is approx 23km and the short route is approx 8km. There is also a Guided Ranger Walk - something for everyone! Busses will be provided from Inverurie at a small charge of £2.50.

Entry is just £10 per adult and £5 per child and you can enter via this link https://tinyurl.com/4ej5e2fa or search for Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team in Eventbrite.

Why not get your family, friends and colleagues together and make a day of it? We look forward to seeing you there 🙏

20/07/2026

🚶🏽🚶🏽‍♀️Come and join us for our annual event on Saturday 12th September 2026 at Bennachie. Why not take part in our long walk (approx 25km), shorter walk (approx 10km) or guided ranger walk. Route maps will be posted soon, keep watching our socials. Enter now at Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/bdfr76p5 £10 entry for adults and £5 for children. Come along and meet your local mountain rescue team. 🥾 🎒

Aberdeen Mountain Rescue team

17/07/2026

Stay safe, it's not just the cold that can affect you...

08/07/2026

Got to know where you're going..!

As part of National Map Reading Week, we're celebrating our partnership with Ordnance Survey and thanking them for supporting our rescue teams with free mapping access via the OS Maps App.

Whether preparing for a callout or searching challenging terrain, reliable mapping is an essential part of helping our volunteers find and reach people in need.

23/06/2026

We might not get the absolute extremes of weather being forecast further South, but remember that planning for heat is just as important as for cold, rain or wind. Stay safe.

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!

07/06/2026

‼️ Saturday 12th September 2026 ‼️

Entries are now open for our annual event - details are all on Eventbrite. Follow the link https://bit.ly/43lRj9n
We look forward to you joining us, for a great day out and chance to meet your local mountain rescue team.

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Join us for an fun-filled day with Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team, where adventure meets teamwork and breath-taking views await.

06/06/2026

The Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John has been a great supporter of the team and of Scottish Mountain Rescue in for decades, for which we are very grateful. Their support allows us to help others who are in need.

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