Upcoming Events
| The Cairngorm Club Calendar of Events |
| Day MeetsClimbing MeetsIndoor/Social MeetsForeign MeetsWeekend MeetsMid-Week WalksClub EventsOther |
| 17 Jan | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 24 Jan | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 25 Jan | Thur | Hill of Beltie (Ken Thomson) |
| 26 Jan | Fri & Sat nights | Muir Cottage (Burns Supper Weekend) (Helen Russell). Celebrate Scotland’s Bard Robert Burns with some traditional Scottish food, drink and possibly some traditional music. Over the weekend you could also tackle some of the Munros, Corbetts, skiing or ski touring, and low-level walks as well as your haggis, neeps and tatties. To book, contact Helen Russell. |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 7 Feb | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 7 Feb | Wed | Indoor Meet – Members Night. Starts at 7.30pm in the Garden Room at Fountainhall Church at the Cross (formerly Queens Cross Church). (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 9 Feb | Fri & Sat nights | Milehouse Cottage, Feshiebridge (Kolbjorn Akselvoll). The Club has booked the Ladies Scottish Climbing Club Hut for 2 nights for this weekend. We have 12 spaces available. The hut is approximately 1 mile from Kincrag at the shores of Loch Insh (NH839043). The location is a short drive away from the Drumochter, the Monadh Liath, Creag Meagaidh and obviously the western Cairngorm. The hut is also at the entrance to Glen Feshie which is a superb area for more low level walks. This is a car meet but it is also an opportunity to extend this meet with a walk in from Linn of Dee via Glen Geldie and Glen Feshie (weather permitting). To book, please contact Kolbjorn Akselvoll. |
| 14 Feb | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 17 Feb | Sat | Ladder Hills (Craig Thomson). Travelling by minibus we will depart from St. Margaret’s at 8am. Starting in Glen Nochty, the President’s Party will aim for the Corbett, Carn Mor, with other Ladder Hills as an option. The minibus will return to Aberdeen in the early evening. Cost is £15, to book please contact Craig Thomson. |
| 21 Feb | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 28 Feb | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 29 Feb | Thur | Loch Kinord (Malcolm Lamont) |
| 1 Mar | Fri & Sat nights | Lagangarbh Hut, Glencoe (Steven Pollok). Situated just off the A82, lying north of Buachaille Etive Mor, Lagangarbh is an excellent location for climbers and walkers offering a range of hills within easy striking distance. We have reserved 14 beds. There is electric heating, cooking facilities and lighting. The hut has a drying room, toilets and shower. To book, contact Steven Pollok. This year’s Winter training will coincide with this meet. Topics covered will depend on the wishes of the group but will likely cover such things as moving on snow and ice, ice axe arrest and avalanche awareness. Likely cost for two days’ training is £55 (subsidised by the Club), a bargain for what is on offer. Suitable for complete winter novices or more experienced members looking to brush up on their skills. To book or express an interest, please email Garry Wardrope. |
| 6 Mar | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 6 Mar | Wed | Indoor Meet – “Safety in the Hills” with input from Scottish Mountain Rescue. Starts at 7.30pm in the Garden Room at Fountainhall Church at the Cross (formerly Queens Cross Church). (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 13 Mar | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 16 Mar | Sat | Carn an t-Sagairt Mor Traverse (Mike Duguid). A minibus trip, starting from Keiloch we will head up through Ballochbuie Forest, over the Munro Carn an t-Sagairt Mor to Loch Callater. We will return down past the bothy and follow the river to Auchallater. Shorter options include a traverse via Loch Phadruig or circuits around Ballochbuie. To book, please contact Mike Duguid. |
| 20 Mar | Wed | Indoor Climbing at TX (Stuart Dick) |
| 27 Mar | Wed | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 28 Mar | Thur | Seacliffs, Arbroath (Judy Middleton) |
| 2 Apr | Tue | Outdoor Climbing Season Begins – Alan’s Cliff (High tide 20:24) (Stuart Dick) |
| 7 Apr | Sun | Sgor Gaoith (Vay Mutch). Travelling by minibus, the President’s Party will approach Sgòr Gaoith from the Allt Ruadh (South of Feshiebridhe). Time allowing, a brief stop for refreshments will be possible in Aviemore. To book, contact Vay Mutch. |
| 9 Apr | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Meikle Partans (Low tide 20:48) (Stuart Dick) |
| 16 Apr | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Boltsheugh (High tide 20:21) (Stuart Dick) |
| 19 Apr | Fri & Sat nights | Mol Mor, Torridon (Brian Purves). Part of a converted farm steading at the head of Loch Torridon, Mol Mor provides good-quality accommodation for up to ten people. This meet has proved very popular with all 10 places snapped up very early. A waiting list in now in operation so if you wish to be added to it, please contact Brian Purves. |
| 23 Apr | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Burn o’Vat (Stuart Dick) |
| 25 Apr | Thur | Mormond Hill, Strichen (Tom Baird) |
| 30 Apr | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Cairnrobin Point (High tide 18:58) (Stuart Dick) |
| 3 May | Fri & Sat nights | Loch Ossian Youth Hostel (Joyce Ritchie). A chance to stay at the unique Loch Ossian Youth Hostel which is accessible by train, bike or on foot. It is an ideal base for the Munros around Loch Ossian, the Ben Alder range and the Corbett Leum Uilleim. To book, contact Joyce Ritchie. |
| 7 May | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Craig Corn Arn (High tide 19:43) (Stuart Dick) |
| 14 May | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Hidden Inlet (South) (High tide 19:28) (Stuart Dick) |
| 19 May | Sun | Devils Point from Linn o’Dee (Will Ellwood). Travelling by minibus we will leave St. Margarets at 7am. The President’s Party will have a long spring day out with a start from Linn of Dee and walking out to The Devil’s Point. There will be a stop at a chipper on the return journey to Aberdeen. To book, contact Will Ellwood. |
| 21 May | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Pass of Ballater (West) (Stuart Dick) |
| 23 May | Thur – Sun | Muir Cottage Work Weekend |
| 28 May | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Yellow Wall (High tide 17:53) (Stuart Dick) |
| 30 May | Thur | Inverey based walk. Refreshments at Muir Cottage afterwards (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 31 May | Fri & Sat nights | Strawberry Cottage, Glen Affric (Alex Barbour). Strawberry Cottage in Glen Affric is maintained by the An Teallach Mountaineering Club. It is a unique location with access to many of the fantastic ridges that are not easily accessible for a day tripper. To book, contact Alex Barbour. |
| 4 Jun | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Peel Slough (Low tide 18:36) (Stuart Dick) |
| 11 Jun | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Fulmar Wall (High tide 18:01) (Stuart Dick) |
| 12 Jun | Wed | BBQ to be held at the RNUC. (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 18 Jun | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Souter Head (Low tide 17:51) (Stuart Dick) |
| 22 Jun | Sat/Sun | Overnighter – Mamores (Tom Litterick). A minibus trip, starting at the Polldubh car park in Glen Nevis, main party will walk over the two westerly Munros (Mullach Nan Coirean and Stob Ban to then decend to the bealach and Lochan Coire Nam Miseach to camp/bivvy. Next day we will ascend Sgurr an Lubhair and Sgurr a Mhaim and decend back to car park. Option for others to carry on Am Bodach and An Gearanach and decend into upper Glen Nevis to get picked up at the head of Glen Nevis car park. Minibus will return to Aberdeen in the evening. To book contact Tom Litterick. |
| 25 Jun | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Pass of Ballater (East) (Stuart Dick) |
| 27 Jun | Thur | Kerloch (Brian Purves) |
| 2 Jul | Tue | Outdoor Climbing – Graip (Low tide 17:23) (Stuart Dick) |
| 9 Jul | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 13 Jul | Sat | Lochnagar Indicator Revisited (Ken Thomson). The viewpoint indicator on the summit of Lochnagar was “unveiled” on 12 July 1923 (see CCJ no. 62 (Sept. 1923), pp. 53-73, with photos; available via the Club website), and a centennial commemoration is therefore planned. The minibus (or possibly coach, if numbers justify that) will start from St. Margaret’s School near Holborn Junction in Aberdeen at 8am, and by prior arrangement can pick folk up along the North Deeside Road. That should mean a start from the Spital of Glen Muick about 9:30am, and arrival by all at the summit by say 1pm, for perhaps a short “ceremony”. With the Glas Allt descent, we should be back at the Spital by 5:30pm, allowing a meal in mid-Deeside at say 6:30pm. Costs (transport and meal), and indeed all arrangements, yet to be confirmed! To book, contact Ken Thomson. |
| 16 Jul | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 19 Jul | Fri & Sat nights | Kirkwall Bay Campsite, Orkney (Sue Chalmers) |
| 23 Jul | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 25 Jul | Thur | Carn Ealasaid, Cockbridge (Helen Russell) |
| 30 Jul | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 2 Aug | Fri & Sat nights | Muir Cottage (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 3 Aug | Sat | BBQ to be held at Muir Cottage. (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 6 Aug | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 10 Aug | Sat/Sun | Creag Meagaidh Overnight (Vay Mutch) |
| 13 Aug | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 16 Aug | Fri & Sat nights | Glassie Farm Bunkhouse, Aberfeldy (Tom Litterick) |
| 20 Aug | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 27 Aug | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 29 Aug | Thur | Gelder Sheil (Joyce Ritchie) |
| 3 Sept | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 8 Sept | Sun | Cairngorm Traverse (Guy Bromby) |
| 10 Sept | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 17 Sept | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 24 Sept | Tue | Outdoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 26 Sept | Thur | Cairn William, Pitfichie (Tom Litterick) |
| 27 Sept | Fri & Sat nights | Saddle Hostel, Invergarry – joint weekend with Stocket Hillwalking Club (Helen Russell) |
| 1 Oct | Tue | Indoor Climbing Season Begins (Stuart Dick) |
| 2 Oct | Wed | Indoor Meet – Emma Macdonald (Alpine Club Librarian) on the “History of Women Climbing. Starts at 7.30pm in the Garden Room at Fountainhall Church at the Cross (formerly Queens Cross Church). (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 5 Oct | Sat | Craigellachie – Dufftown – Aberlour Circular inc. the Convals (Colin Brown) |
| 8 Oct | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 15 Oct | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 18 Oct | Fri & Sat nights | Raeburn Hut, Laggan (Sue Miller) |
| 22 Oct | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 29 Oct | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 31 Oct | Thur | Glenbuchat Ridge (Kevin Adams) |
| 3 Nov | Sun | Ben Vrackie (Kolbjorn Akselvoll) |
| 5 Nov | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 8 Nov | Fri | Club Dinner (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 12 Nov | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 13 Nov | Wed | AGM (Ken Thomson) |
| 15 Nov | Fri & Sat nights | Inver Croft, Achnasheen (Caroline Watt) |
| 19 Nov | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 26 Nov | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 28 Nov | Thur | Inverbervie Circular (Brian Davey) |
| 29 Nov | Fri & Sat nights | Corran Bunkhouse (Esperanza Martin) |
| 3 Dec | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 4 Dec | Wed | Indoor Meet – Ian Young on “The Cairngorms”. Starts at 7.30pm in the Garden Room at Fountainhall Church at the Cross (formerly Queens Cross Church). (Eilidh Scobbie) |
| 8 Dec | Sun | Morven W to E Traverse (Helen Russell) |
| 10 Dec | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |
| 12 Dec | Thur | Ellon followed by Christmas Lunch (Marj Ewan) |
| 17 Dec | Tue | Indoor Climbing (Stuart Dick) |