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Black and tan dog involved in mountain rescue.

Dog rescued after getting stuck on ledge in Sutherland hills

Mila got into difficulty after falling while on a walk near Spidean Coinich, Quinag.

A group of people in red coats and mountain gear are walking on the slope of a mountain that is covered in white snow. There is a dog in an orange vest with them. They are dragging a man in a red stretched and have walking poles. In the distance you can see land all around and clouds below.

'Mountain rescue gives incredible satisfaction'

Ben Dyson from the Assynt Mountain Rescue Team says conditions were tough.

A view across a calm Loch Assynt towards the ruins of Ardvreck Castle. The ruins include a tower.

Parking improvements at Assynt's historic Ardvreck Castle

Increased numbers of visitors have led to some people parking on the roadside.

Mock exercise by Assynt Mountain Rescue Team at Inchnadamph

Hillwalkers urged to think ahead after spike in call-outs

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team, which covers about 2,600 square miles, recorded 28 incidents last year - up from 17 in 2023.

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