Welcome to the website of the Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team (AMRT)

The AMRT is a voluntary charitable organisation with aims to assist in Search & Rescue throughout the Strathclyde area of Scotland.

In Scotland, Mountain Rescue is the responsibility of the regional Police Authority. AMRT has 24 volunteer team members who are available 365 days of the year when requested by Strathclyde Police.

Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team comprises of men & woman from a variety of backgrounds and employment but we all pride ourselves with the team's professionalism and a thread is shared between all..............the simple desire to assist with someone in distress on the hill.

AMRT is one of the 23 civilian Mountain Rescue Teams in Scotland and is affiliated to the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland.

Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team is a registered Scottish Charity. Number: SCO 15793

Latest News

Nrews Update - Posted 12:20 on Mon 1 Mar 10

Team Leader Comment

02/02/2010

TL Mark Leyland's advice to hill goers after recent call outs:

“At this time of year, all hill-goers should be aware that the underfoot snow and ice conditions can be treacherous, and should have an ice axe and crampons available with them to use as necessary”.

Call Out Page Updated

02/02/2010

Call Out page updated with recent incidents.

Two Avalanche incidents near Bridge of Orchy

30/12/2009

AMRT were involved in 2 separate avalanche incidents near Bridge of Orchy recently. Strathclyde and Oban MR teams are also in attendance. See Call Out page for more details.

Cobbler Call Out

05/12/2009

The team was involved in assisting a woman hill walker on the Cobbler path today. See Call Out page for more details.

2009 Call Out Page Updated

30/11/2009

See Call Out page for more details.

2009 Calor Village Of The Year for Scotland

01/09/2009

Congratulations to Arrochar & Tarbet communities for winning the 2009 Calor Village of the year. For more details visit:

http://www.arrocharandtarbet.com/

Fundraising Challenge

18/04/2009

On Saturday 18th April 2009 a party from Allenwest Wallacetown climbed Beinn Ime (1,011 meters 3,316 Feet).

Funds raised amounted to £900 - this will be split between the Arrochar Mountain Rescue and Galloway Mountain Rescue teams. Many thanks to all involved. http://wallacetown.com/newsItems.asp?rid=8

Busy Weekend

16/02/2009

The weekend of the 31st January and 1st February proved to be a busy time for the Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team. See Call Out page for more details.

Michael Tunney's story

16/02/2009

On the 11th of November 2006, I was climbing Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a’Cheachain, which is part of a group of Munros near to Bridge of Orchy.

Unfortunately, an excellent day was about to become a life-threatening experience that I will never forget. I took a slip on some ice that sent me on a bouncing, 200 feet departure from the mountains!! I was very lucky to survive. I broke my neck, right hip and arm, 7 ribs and punctured a lung.

Read more about the above incident and Michael's 2009 fundraising challenge to raise funds for Arrochar & Oban MR teams and Northern Police Treatment Centre at: http://mtunney.wordpress.com/

Cobbler Call Out

08/02/2009

An injured hill walker had a lucky escape on today when walking in the Arrochar Alps. See Call Out page for more details.

Website launch

15/01/2009

AMRT website is now live!