Activities at Glenmore Lodge suspended to prevent spread of foot and mouth

Wednesday 28 February 2001

In an attempt to prevent the spread of the highly contagious foot and mouth disease, sportscotland has, with the agreement of the Scottish Executive, taken the decision to officially suspend the programme of outdoor activities at its National Centre Glenmore Lodge in Aviemore

The centre will not be running any of its outdoor courses or activities until further notice.  Delegates at the current international event taking place at the centre, involving representatives of 25 different countries and 40 of Britain’s top climbers, will not participate in any practical workshops but will take part instead in a seminar based within the Lodge.

Principal of Glenmore Lodge, Tim Walker, commented:  “We recognise the potential tragedy of a spread of foot and mouth disease for the Highland community and the impact of outdoor activities.

“sportscotland, the British Mountaineering Council and the Mountaineering Council of Scotland are mutually supportive of the needs also of the farming community.  We are urging climbers, walkers and all those using the countryside to act responsibly, avoid official exclusion areas completely and to take note of any new signs or notices advising of access arrangements.”

The sportscotland Avalanche Information Service will now only give information on three (Lochaber, Northern Cairngorms, Southern Cairngorms, not Glen Coe and Creag Meagaidh) of the five areas, due to the restricted access on the others imposed by the landowners following the outbreak. 

For further information, contact:

Tim Walker, Principal, Glenmore Lodge

Tel:  01479-861256