ClimbScotland is a program by Mountaineering Scotland to inspire young people across Scotland to get climbing, while giving parents, schools, colleges, youth organisations and climbing walls the skills and support to meet young peoples’ climbing needs.
New members get 20% off their first year’s membership until 30 June 2025. Unlock an extra 5% off – sign up to Mountaineering Scotland’s newsletter to get your discount code.
RealRock
For young climbers under 18 to develop the skills to climb outdoors.
Competitions
Competitions can be a fun and effective way to improve your skills.
Get Started
All you need to know if you want to start climbing indoor or outdoors.
Clubs
Climbing clubs are a great way to make new friends and gain experience.
Where to Climb
Scotland’s indoor climbing venues and outdoor climbing crags and boulders.
Safeguarding in climbing
Safeguarding ensure that people stay safe and have fun when climbing.
Where to Climb
Scotland has more than 30 indoor climbing centres open to the public, and hundreds of outdoor venues offering a wide range of climbing and bouldering activities.
Upcoming Events
RealRock – Trad Taster
Auchinstarry Quarry, Kilsyth
RealRock – Trad Intro
Neilston Quarry, Glasgow
RealRock – Boulder
Strathnairn
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ClimbScotland News
Vacancy: Head Setter (P/T)
We are recruiting a Head Setter to lead on the organisation of route setting for our competitions and performance pathway.
Kevin Howett, the legend of climbing development wins top mountain award
Organisers of The Fort William Mountain Festival are delighted to announce that Crieff based Kevin Howett, whose lifelong passion for climbing and his unparallelled achievements working with Mountaineering Scotland have been crucial to…
Read more Kevin Howett, the legend of climbing development wins top mountain award
New World-Class Bouldering Facilities at Edinburgh Climbing Arena
The wait is finally over as the new bouldering facilities at EICA are open!
Find out more about this £100,000 redevelopment and how you can get involved here.
Read more New World-Class Bouldering Facilities at Edinburgh Climbing Arena