Safety

This page contains additional information that you should be aware of to ensure your safety on the mountains. So far it contains information on the deer stalking season…

Walking During the Deer Stalking Season

The Hillphone is a recorded message answering service giving information on where stalking is occurring in some areas of Scotland during August to October (although note that hind culling continues until February).

Please be aware that deer stalking takes place elsewhere in the Highlands, and not just in the Hillphone areas.

The Hillphones Scheme covers the following areas:

Grey Corries / Mamore (23 Aug - 20 Oct)

(01855) 831 511

Glen Dochart / Glen Lochay (2 Aug - 20 Oct)

(01567) 820 886

North Arran (23 Aug - 20 Oct)

(01770) 302 363

South Glen Shiel (9 Aug - 20 Oct)

(01599) 511 425

Glen Shee (23 Jul - 20 Oct)

(01250) 885 288

Callater and Clunie

(013397) 41997

Invercauld

(013397) 41911

Balmoral/Lochnagar

(013397) 55532

Clen Clova

(01575) 550 335

Drumochter (20 Sep - 20 Oct)

(01528) 522 200

Full details of the scheme are available at the Hillphones Website. We also have some information on other areas:

East Knoydart

The Ranger: Mr. M MacKenzie

Kingie

Mr. J Cameron, 01809 511 261

Glen Dessary

Mr. S Walker, 01397 712 463

Inverie, Knoydart

Mr. B Pile, c/o Estate Office, 01687 462 331

Ben Alder

For access information telephone 01528 522 224