Hillwalker rescued from Glencoe gorge after 30-metre fall
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Hillwalker rescued from Glencoe gorge after 30-metre fall

22 Aug 2026 · Originally published 22 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Hillwalker rescued after falling 30 metres into gorge in Glencoe 
A hillwalker was rescued in the Coire Gabhail area of Glencoe after falling 30 metres down steep ground. The walker was stopped by a small tree just before a vertical drop into the river, allowing mountain rescue volunteers and a Coastguard helicopter to reach them. Despite the distance of the fall, the individual sustained only minor injuries and was able to walk out with assistance.
Source: STV News Highland
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