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.
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
Youth Climbing Series (YCS) Round 3
Block 10, Dundee
Unit 3, Angus Works, N Isla St, Dundee DD3 7JQ
Youth Climbing Series (YCS) Round 4
Above Adventure, Kilmarnock
The Grange Church, Woodstock St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BE
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ClimbScotland News
Vacancy: ClimbScotland – Competition Officer
Want to work for ClimbScotland? Now’s your chance! As part of an exciting series of developments for 2024, ClimbScotland is looking for a forward-thinking, organising and planning wizard for our new…
Paris 2024 – Climbing in the Olympics
Read our quick guide to sport climbing in the Paris 2024 Olympics and the GB climbers!
ClimbScotland announce NICAS as sponsors of the 2024 Fun Boulder Competition
National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) come on board to support this 2024 grassroots, entry-level bouldering competition in Scotland.
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