I've collected some interesting facts to consider about Triangulation Points (Trigs) & Cairns. Do you love or hate these man made apparitions that appear on virtually every hill that you ascend?Historically they've been a Love/Hate issue for many people. Getting the Measure of Height: Triangulation Points were designed for the Ordnance Survey in around 1935, nearly 100 years ago, by Brigadier Martin Hotine when it was realised that Britain's mapping was hopelessly out of date

As published in The Munro Society Newsletter No.66 April 2026. 'Scotland- In the beginning'. My first trip ever to Scotland was by steam train from Blackpool to Aberdeen with my Grandmother. The year was around 1950 when I would be 11. As a trainspotter I spent the entire journey getting smoke in my eyes, and a black face, from standing with my head out of a corridor window (then openable!) so as not to miss an oncoming train. We stayed a week in the Granite City with friend

A small number of locals would respond to Sid's phone call about an incident, and Rescuers were recruited by Sid visiting his busy Bar