Author Topher Dagg
Published Scottish Mountaineering Club (2023)
ISBN 978-1-907233-47-0

Website smc.org.uk

Review

From Ayrshire, into the Central Belt and up to the Stirlingshire hills, the Lowland regions of Scotland are within easy travel distance of its two main cities and the majority of its climbing population. Though perhaps lacking the grandeur of the Highlands, the Lowlands make up for this in variety and accessibility with dolerite quarries, adventurous greywacke sea-cliffs and basalt test-pieces. With over 1,900 trad, sport and bouldering routes, from esoteric gems to world-classics, the area holds something for everyone.

Compiled and updated by local activists, this new guide presents the best that the Lowlands have to offer. With colour photographic topos throughout, inspiring action shots, detailed maps, public transport and accessibility details, it’s designed for both seasoned climbers and those taking their first steps onto outdoor crags.

Coverage of the book includes Stirlingshire, Glasgow, Ayrshire, the Forth Valley, Berwickshire Coast and the Borders Hills.

'A fantastic compendium of Trad, Sport and Bouldering in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It replaces the older Lowland Outcrops book but is MUCH wider in scope including many new crags and full topos and descriptions for many smaller crags that are missed in other 'all Scotland' guidebooks.

Highly recommended!'