McMILLAN FUNDING FOR MOUNTAIN WEATHER INFORMATION SERVICE
West of Scotland MSP Stuart McMillan has welcome the 
The service, operated independently by Geoff Monk and Associates since 2004, will now benefit from Scottish Government funding for the first time.
It covers five geographical areas in Scotland: North-West Highlands; West Highlands; Cairngorms; South-East Highlands and Southern Uplands.
Stuart has said that “Countless climbers already rely on the Mountain Weather Information Service for accurate information about conditions on Scotland's mountains. I`m delighted that the Scottish Government will now be fully funding this service, through sportscotland, for the first time from this winter season”.
“Geoff Monk and his colleagues have done a fantastic job to date in helping to ensure the safety of all those who make use of our wonderful natural environment."
