Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team

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!

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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Great, varied training for the team over the last week.

On Saturday we were very lucky to have 3 medical students from outside the team join us to act as casualties for a full day's medical training. Having people we don't already know act as casualties increases the realism and gives us a bonus element to the learning. It was brilliant to meet you all and we are very grateful for your time, enthusiasm and acting skills!

Thursday saw our regular weekly training night being held at the sea cliffs near Aberdeen, where technical rigging skills were refreshed and developed.

If you can, please support our very own Alastair, and of course Paul from TMRT, in their marathons.

⭐ Meet Our Supporters ⭐
🏃‍♂️ Alastair & Paul take on the London Marathon
https://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/meet-our-supporters-smr-trustees-take-on-the-london-marathon/

This Sunday, two of our own – SMR National Medical Officer Alastair Glennie and SMR Vice Chair Paul Russell – will take on the iconic London Marathon in support of Scottish Mountain Rescue.

Between them, they bring decades of experience as active volunteers with Aberdeen MRT and Tayside MRT respectively. Alongside full-time jobs, family life and their roles within their local teams, they also give their time voluntarily at a national level as SMR trustees - an enormous additional commitment supporting mountain rescue across the country.

Taking on the London Marathon on top of all of this is no small task, and we're hugely grateful to both of them for the massive fundraising efforts they have gone to in support of their fellow volunteers.

For Paul and Alastair this challenge is about more than the finish line. It’s their way of raising vital funds, increasing awareness, and giving back to a community they are deeply committed to.

Thank you both for your incredible dedication and for going the extra mile (or 26!) to keep our service running. ❤️

👉 Read their full story here:
https://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/meet-our-supporters-smr-trustees-take-on-the-london-marathon/