IN AN EMERGENCY: Call 999 and ask for Police then Mountain Rescue.
Kintail Mountain Rescue Team
Kintail Mountain Rescue Team is a charitable organisation run entirely by volunteers. Our role is to support Police Scotland in delivering their public safety obligation in remote and mountainous environments. We are part of Scottish Mountain Rescue, which is made up of over 1000 volunteers throughout the country.
We are on call 24 hours / 365 days of the year - Any Hour, Any Day, Any Weather
Who We Are
Our team consists of about 25 full team members who live around the team area and have demonstrated the necessary skills and commitment. Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds, professions and interests. The common traits we all share is a passion for the hills and a desire to help those in need.
WHAT WE DO
Our role is to assist Police Scotland with their public safety role in wild and mountainous country. When someone is in trouble on the hills in our area, the police are called. If it requires a mountain rescue assistance, we are alerted by SMS message or telephone call.
WHAT WE NEED
The team relies heavily on public donations to maintain our income and therefore our effectiveness. Rescue operations in Kintail rely on ordinary members of the public making donations. The small population living in our area of operation means that donations from those living further afield are extremely important to our efforts to make this a safer place for locals and visitors alike.
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Latest News
Meet Trigg - the newest member of Kintail MRT
11/05/2026
We’d like to introduce the newest member of the team. Trigg is a golden retriever who has just begun his training with the Search And Rescue Dog Association, SARDA Scotland.
He attended his first official session at Poolewe over the weekend where he passed his basic obedience test and started his search training. Owner and experience handler Alasdair Earnshaw said it was a great start to his career.
Kintail comms officer receives Distinguished Service Award
10/04/2026
Kintail MRT’s legendary communications officer Jim Fraser has been recognised for his long and dedicated service to mountain rescue in Scotland.
Jim was presented with a Distinguished Service Award by Scottish Mountain Rescue at their annual conference in March 2026 for his outstanding contribution over 37 years with the team, as well as for his wider work supporting and improving relationships with Search and Rescue helicopter services.
2025: The busiest year in Kintail MRT's history
31/12/2025
Kintail Mountain Rescue Team has had a record-breaking year in 2025, with more callouts than ever before and a number of important changes taking place.
The busiest year in the team’s history saw the volunteers respond to 34 callouts, with a total of 40 casualties attended to.
These included calls to assist neighbouring teams including Skye and Glenelg, who the team have been working more closely with over the last 12 months. Shared training sessions have helped to develop closer relationships and a better understanding which enables the teams to work seamlessly togeth
Welcoming the arrival of ‘Kintail Sprinter’
03/07/2024
It’s been a while in development, but the team are pleased to announce the completion and arrival of our new control vehicle, known as Kintail Sprinter.