For Mountain Rescue call 999 ask for 'Police' then 'Mountain Rescue'
What we do
We are a charitable Search and Rescue organisation (SCO 24517).
Our purpose is to locate and recover people who have found themselves in difficult situations in the outdoors.
If you need us
Call 999 and ask for Police and then Mountain Rescue.
We will respond to your call for help any time and in any weather conditions. We don’t charge for our services.
Resources
We are a Team of 35 mountaineers with specialist training.
We make use of specialist helicopters and search dogs where necessary and our running costs are supported by donations and fundraising.
Community
We are keen to raise awareness about how to enjoy the outdoors as safely as possible.
Community groups are welcome to visit us and we provide first aid cover to a number of outdoor events.
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❌ Callout 14/05/25 ❌![]()
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Late yesterday evening, the team were called out by Police Scotland Forth Valley to assist a casualty who had taken a fall in the Dumyat area.![]()
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Team members were quickly on scene to provide medical care, due to the casualty's injury, we requested assistance from Maritime and Coastguard Agency helicopter 199 from Prestwick.![]()
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The casualty was packaged in our rescue stretcher and carried down the hill to where Rescue199 had managed to land after some impressive flying.![]()
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Team members were off the hill in the early hours of this morning to get a few hours of sleep before work. ![]()
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If you find yourself in need of assistance in the hills and wild places, call 999, ask for Police then Mountain Rescue.![]()
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As always, we wish the casualty a speedy recovery.![]()
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Scottish Mountain Rescue
🧠 Mental Health Matters – On and Off the Hill ![]()
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Today the team took part in a vital Mental Health Awareness Training Day, recognising that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health, both for those we rescue and for each other.![]()
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We often respond to incidents where mental health is a key factor, and we’re committed to ensuring our team is equipped with the knowledge, compassion, and confidence to provide and access the right support. ![]()
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This morning involved classroom training and open, honest discussion, followed by an afternoon of bringing our learning into practice with hands-on scenarios. A huge thank you to our volunteer casualties for helping bring the training to life.![]()
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If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please know you're not alone. There is support available. ![]()
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You can contact:![]()
Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)![]()
Breathing Space – Call 0800 83 85 87![]()
NHS 24 – Call 111![]()
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❌ Callout 10/05/25 ❌![]()
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Early this afternoon the team were called out by Police Scotland Forth Valley to assist a dog who had suffered a fall in the Dollar Glen area.![]()
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The dog owner managed to scramble down to the dog who was thankfully uninjured but couldn’t get the dog back to safety. He did exactly the right thing by calling 999, asking for Police and Mountain Rescue. ![]()
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Team members were quickly on scene and set up a technical rope rescue system to raise the 50KG dog and its owner out of the Glen while team vet Ochils Lizzy ensured the safety and wellbeing of the dog.![]()
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We are delighted to report that after an assessment and a bit of cooling, Sampson was able to walk off the hill escorted by team members.![]()
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Scottish Mountain Rescue
Ochils Mountain Rescue Team available 365 Days of the Year
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We are proudly sponsored by the following organisations
