The need for dedicated civilian mountain rescue teams across the most remote areas of Scotland has grown, alongside the number of people hillwalking, climbing, canyoning and mountain biking, over the last few decades.
  DMRT, however, are not only on hand to help in the hills and mountains. Increasingly, the team is asked to search and help in non-mountain incidents where local people have gone missing. These rescues frequently involve the very young or elderly.
  We also have a specialised team that is trained and equipped to deal with inland water incidents, specifically deep and challenging canyons and fast flowing rivers.
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  People of all abilities and in all pastimes sometimes need our assistance and we work closely with local communities, Police Scotland and our other partner agencies. ​

  Team members are trained to use many different pieces of equipment from medical  (oxygen, pain relief gas, cervical collars, airways, vacuum mattresses, stretchers and splints) to technical (Ropes and metal things). All this equipment is frequently carried into the mountains in emergencies.

Night Navigation Training

  To maintain skill levels, using up to date casualty management techniques, team members undergo frequent training.
This training is provided within the team, with Scottish Mountain Rescue and also using external training such as Glenmore Lodge and BASP (British association of Ski Patrollers).