ClimbScotland is a program by Mountaineering Scotland to inspire people across Scotland to get climbing, indoors and on rock. Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in Scotland and a great way for people of all ages and abilities to keep active and meet new friends.
Mountaineering Scotland is carrying out a review of the Scottish bolting guidance – Climbing in Scotland Statement, and we want to hear from everyone who climbs in Scotland, whether or not you’re a member and whatever your preferred discipline.
This page explains how the review will work, what we’re asking, and how the results will be shared. Everything will be published openly so you can see exactly what was said and how it shaped the outcome.
Learn to climb this summer
Rock Climbing Courses
Rock climbing and bouldering courses for people of all ages
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
Alien Bloc Winter Series – Oct
Alien Bloc, Edinburgh
23 Dunedin St, Edinburgh EH7 4JG
Advanced Belaying Workshop
Above Adventure, Kilmarnock
The Grange Church, Woodstock St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BE
Advanced Belaying Workshop
The Glasgow Climbing Centre
534 Paisley Rd W, Glasgow G51 1RN
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ClimbScotland News
Fun Climbing Competition – scores are in!
Over 400 young climbers have been taking part in the ClimbScotland Fun Climbing Competition over the last 6 weeks, at twelve host walls across the country, and the scores…
Competition schedule for 2026
ClimbScotland Fun Climbing Competition Qualifying round – Saturday 23 January 2026 to Saturday 7 March 2026 Final (invitation only) – 28 March 2026 at EICA:Ratho Fun Climbing Comp details…
Vacancy: ClimbScotland Head Coach
ClimbScotland is looking for a holistic Head Coach that has experience of supporting athletes who are actively engaged and invested in progressing in competitive climbing, understanding of competition disciplines,…
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