We are back with part 2 of our epic history lesson with climbing legend Kevin Howett. If you haven't caught part 1 yet, jump back an episode and hear all the stories form the man himself. This second part will be very climbing focused looking at his role in the development of your indoor climbing walls, the entire coaching scene and our incredible …

Today we have a real legend on climbing. Someone who I think doesn’t get anywhere near enough recognition for all the work he has done for us all, and all the change that he has made happen, that every single climber, mountaineer and Hill Walker in Scotland has benefited from. Yes I’m talking about Mountaineering Scotlands very own Kevin Howett. No…

Part 2 Today on ScotRock, giving us a special 2 parter, we have the man the myth the legend, Robbie Phillips. Robbie has actually been part of ScotRock since almost the beginning as a regular guest on our controversial episodes, but he has never been given the chance to have his own story told. Robbie is a climber, a developer, an adventurer and an…

ScotRock bringing you little nuggets of gold whenever we can. And well this Nugget is a big nugget. Today on ScotRock, giving us a special 2 parter, we have the man the myth the legend, Robbie Phillips. Robbie has actually been part of ScotRock since almost the beginning as a regular guest on our controversial episodes, but he has never been given …

Sophia and her Dad David are much like any climbing family. Having wild adventures together and dad and daughter, enjoying something they love. However some of their adventures are a little more ambitious than most, and takes them on some wild adventures for an 10 year old. We sit down for ScotRocks first international podcast with Sophia and her d…

Jamie Lowther is one to watch over the next few years. A strong climber turning his attention to trad climbing and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, watch this space! Jamie is one of Scotland's strongest up and coming climbing outdoor climbers, but although he is strong, he has actually been in the climbing scene for nearly 20 years. An acco…

Do you smell that? That smells like a new climbing! Duncan McCallum has always played a huge part in the climbing scene and the development of climbing in Scotland. From placing the first bolt in Scotland to opening Edinburgh international climbing arena in Ratho, I’m going to say every climber in Scotland has benefitted in some way from Duncans le…

As promised we are back with episode 2 with our resident Mental Health Professional, Lanah Dunsmuir. After Lanah's awesome part one (go listen if you haven't), she is back to give you some helpful advice for how to deal with the stresses and anxiety that we often face while climbing. We talk about what we can do before we get on the project and wha…

I've often get told I need professional help, so here we go... Yes today I am joined by Mental Health Professional Lanah Dunsmuir. Like all climbers she has gone through the rollercoaster mental gymnastics but all condensed into a fair shot period of time. Something she has battled with, but with her experience and skills as a mental health nurse s…

Better late then never eh! Back once again with Robbie Phillips and Rebekah Drummond for our 3rd Controversial Panel show This time we get deep and philosophical as we discuss Short exciting video clips on social media and the impact these have on the sport. If there's a hypocrisy in climbers advocating for protection of landscapes and climbing are…

This month we are joined by the wonderful Kirsty Pallas. New to the Mountaineering Scotland team she couldn't escape an interview. Kirsty is one of the fresh faces coming up through the instructor qualifications, with her sights set firmly on getting her Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award by the time she's 30. She's fast tracked he…

Real feel good episode for you all this month, as Robert hides away in a dark cupboard with one of the nicest guys in climbing. Jamie White started ClimbFree a 'small' non-profit social enterprise down in Sussex to help who’s aim is to help those with poor mental health climb back to mental fitness. Following his own personal experience and using c…

This episode is a little different, a little special, but big cool At the start of this month the Edinburugh International Climbing Arena hosted its first IFSC World Cup in event in 5 years We had a huge team from GB Climbing up there crushing as they do. That team included 6 Scottish Athletes, competing on their home wall, in front of friends, fam…

Diving deep into the pool of Scottish climbing heroes for this one! Yes, we sat down with one of Scotlands greats, the well loved Kevin Shields. Kev is one of the greatest all rounders Scotland has ever produced, and his determination mixed with his idea of acceptable risk has led him to accomplishing things way beyond what anyone could have expect…

Karishma Rogerson is an awesome instructor/ route setter with one hell of a backstory! When Karishma told me her story I was in awe. I knew that this was a story worth sharing on the podcast. She has an amazing origin story long before she got into climbing, but this has brought her from the Seychelles to Scotland and on to becoming one of the cool…

Every climber has at some point on their journey thought about building their own wall. For most, this is just a passing notion and they realise what a ridiculous idea it is. Some some however this dream became a reality during the Covid lockdowns as everyone built their own little home board. Their own 3x3m sanctuary. But that just wasn't enough f…

ScotRock returns, and we are coming in all guns blazing! Rebekah Drummond, you may know that name. She's been on the podcast before, she is an incredible climber, awesome human and always has the best chat for podcasts. But this one is just that little bit special. Fresh off a mega strong climbing year, Rebekah is possibly the definition of a Scott…

Dan Arnold is a super keen hillwalker who has ventured into the world of climbing, in the most extreme way! Robert sat down with Dan and got the run down on his full 282 round, his new project and how he has found the transitions from hillwalker straight to winter climber. Definitely not your typical progression into climbing. Grab a cuppa and enjo…

This week on ScotRock, Robert got the chance to sit down with the Iona Rendall from the famous Ionas Adventures group. A busy nurse in Edinburgh, Iona has a huge passion for hillwalking and is doing everything she can to inspire others to discover the outdoors. The hugely popular Ionas Adventures facebook group has over 4,500 followers nation wide.…

Grab a cuppa and join us for an hour of live chat with Tiso ambassadors and mountaineering legends Iona Rendall, Mollie Hughes and Hamish Frost, hosted by Robert MacKenzie (ClimbScotland). In association with Tiso, this is the first LIVE interview for the ScotRock podcast, and Robert will be chatting safety, ethics and the future of mountaineering.…

This week Robert got to sat down with the awesome Hannah Smith. Hannah is a young competition climber who has made it all the way to the international stage competing for the GB Climbing Team. Hannahs experience and progress in the world of competition climbing give us a great peek behind the curtain of new age competitions, but also her insight in…

Brace yourself for this one, we are back with another super on the edge chat! This week Robert and Calum sit down with Rebekah Drummond and Robbie Phillips for a deep and controversial chat about some hot topics in the climbing world. Pineapple on Pizza? Should we be celebrating the bold? Should the first ascensionist be the one to give a star rati…

This week Robert gets a trip back memory lane with an old friend, Anna Wells. Anna is a freshly qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor that has had a very roller coastery journey to get here, that started with her becoming a Doctor. Yes Anna went from teenage crusher and followed a career path to becoming a junior doctor before gradually …

Robert and Calum discuss climbing in 2020 and how many of you have had a pretty good climbing year, despite how rubbish the rest of the year has been. We share long car journeys together a lot, and during those journeys we talk a whole heap of crap. So our latest idea is record these ramblings and release them as mini episodes in between the main e…

I bet you follow this guy on Instagram and didn't even know it. Yes Robert get the chance to sit down with the social media giant that is Gordon Robb, or as he's affectionately known @FatoldClimber Gordons passion for climbing is addictive, but his clarity on what climbing is to him and what it can offer others is refreshing. Here we get deep into …

Calum sits down with Mountaineering Scotland's very own Kevin Howett. From humble beginnings in Northumberland, not knowing how to open a screw gate carabiner, to becoming one of Scotland's most prolific trad new routers. Kev has got plenty a tale to tell, new routing in the golden era of Glen Nevis trad with Dave Cuthbertson and Gary Latter, maste…

ScotRock has returned after a small break, and we are kicking of with a personal favourite. Robert managed to sit down with personal hero and friend Willie Gorman. As modest as he is, growing up climbing with some of Scottish Mountaineering's biggest names, Willie is a legend in his own right. His love and passion for climbing and teaching has insp…

Part 2 This week on the podcast Robert had the honour is sitting down with one of Scotlands greatest mountaineers and famous polar explorer, Myrtle Simpson Working in Fort William and climbing with Scottish mountaineering legends like Hamish Macinnes, Mick Tighe, and Ian Sykes, she has been on expeditions across the world doing first ascents of mas…

Part 1 This week on the podcast Robert had the honour is sitting down with one of Scotlands greatest mountaineers and famous polar explorer, Myrtle Simpson Working in Fort William and climbing with Scottish mountaineering legends like Hamish Macinnes, Mick Tighe, and Ian Sykes, she has been on expeditions across the world doing first ascents of mas…

Time to get to know your host Calum McBain. Calum is a new school climber with an old school climbing mentality. An awesome all round climber, thats come from climbing intensive beginnings, to working in climbing and having an epic climbing family. Grab a cuppa and sit down with Me and Calum as we get to know your hosts…

Covid-19 has forced us to scrape the bottom of the Scottish climbing barrel, this week we bring you Scotrock's own, Robert Mackenzie. From humble beginnings climbing at Duntelchaig with a home-made seatbelt harness, to competing for Team GB, to now giving something back to the climbing community through his work at ClimbScotland. Sit down and enjoy…

Brace yourself for this one. This week Robert and Calum sit down with Rebekah Drummond and Robbie Phillips for a deep and controversial chat about some hot topics in the climbing world. Is the onsight the purest form of climbing? Should indoor climbing stop being compared to outdoor climbing? Should we replace old pegs with bolts? Do we require vid…

It is a beautiful morning and the best bit about it is we are now in Phase 1 of the exit from lockdown in Scotland, which means some climbing is now possible again.. Woohoo. Check out https://www.mountaineering.scot/coronavirus for the latest guidelines. This weeks ScotRock chat is with a true wildling, Anna Wynne. Anna lives deep in the glen above…

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Tucked away up in Glen Roy, Lochaber, lives one of Scotlands most prolific first ascensionists with potentially over 1000 new routes to his name, a pioneer in the evolution of Scottish Mountain Rescue and collector of historic climbing equipment with the Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection, a true Scottish climbing hero. Mick Tighe invited Robert…

Hannah is one of my favourite people ever. So much love for climbing, Scotland get getting people out climbing in Scotland. She has had an awesome journey to where she is now and her psych and attitude to climbing and life in general is infectious (maybe a bad term to use right now). Robert caught up with Hannah at the Fort William Mountain Festiva…

In a small cupboard at the back of TCA: Glasgow, Calum sit’s down with Sophie Moodie to look at her transition from the bouldering life indoors to trad escapades on ‘The Pillar’ at Diabaig. In this episode we talk about Sophie’s roots in gymnastics, her approach to becoming a trad climber and her own battles finding ‘flow’ and overcoming a fear of …

In this episode Calum sits down with Simon Yearsley, a self described father, husband and alpinist. Simon is most well known for his exploratory winter first ascents in Scotland, as well as his large alpine and greater ranges resume. However, a recent injury has forced Simon to reinvent himself as a summer rock climber. In part 1 we look at ‘the fa…

In this episode Calum sits down with Simon Yearsley a self described father, husband and alpinist. Simon is most well known for his exploratory winter first ascents in Scotland, as well as his large alpine and greater ranges resume. However, a recent injury has forced Simon to reinvent himself as a summer rock climber. In part 2 we look at the sens…

This episode we sit down with the one and only Mike Pescod. One of the most respected Mountaineers, Guide and Mountaineering Instructors out there. He sat down back in February with Robert and he told us so many amazing stories of his journey into climbing. His self taught winter climbing skills, his avalanche near and not so near misses and what h…

While we are all locked up, self-isolating away from the masses, there seems to be little good news. When something does come up its dogs doing tricks and home training workout fails. But every now and then something big happens… Kevs’ done it! Just before the country went indoors, Kevin Woods completed his winter round of all 282 Munros’, in just …