The Highlands

A new national award celebrating long-term contributions to mountain culture has been set up to raise the profile of Mountain Culture within Scotland and beyond. It will celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of one inspiring individual and their outstanding contributions to Scotland’s mountains, encompassing sport, theatre, art, photography, film and literature.

Awarded at the Fort William Mountain Festival the inaugural recipient of the Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture, 2008 is Hamish MacInnes: Mountaineer, Mountain Rescue Innovator and Author.

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