Events Diary
Munro Legacy Exhibition
Monday 27th May 2024 - Sunday 21st June 2026
To mark the 100th anniversary of Sir Hugh Munro’s death, The Munro Society presented ‘The Munro Legacy Exhibition’, at the A.K Bell Library in Perth in March 2019. The exhibition told the story of the exploration of Scotland’s mountains from the 19th century beginnings to the present day and in particular the contribution of the man whose name is used to describe Scotland’s highest mountains.
The exhibition comprises pull-ups (roller banners), posters with text, maps and photographs, several display cabinets and 2 mannequins demonstrating clothing past and present. All of these tell the story of Sir Hugh’s life, the birth of the Tables, the growth of completers, the pioneers, the working class movement, the post war years, recent times and, of course, the Munro Society and its role today. Items on display include: Sir Hugh’s aneroid barometer, the ice axe used by the first Munroist, the Rev A. E. Robertson, and a copy of the original Munro’s Tables.
Such was the success of the Exhibition that it has been touring Scotland since 2019 and has been displayed at, amongst other places, Torridon, Portree, Birnam, Glasgow, Glenmore Lodge, Glen Doll, the Scottish National Parliament and Central Library in Edinburgh, Stirling and the Dundee and Fort William Mountain Film Festivals. Dates of future displays will be published once known.
Early Summer meet Glencoe June 2026
Wednesday 3rd June 2026 - Saturday 6th June 2026
A report on the Glencoe meet features in Newsletter No 67 (August 2026)
Midsummer meet Corran July 2026
Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Friday 3rd July 2026
A report on the Corran meet will feature in the Autumn Newsletter
Autumn meet Ullapool September 2026
Monday 14th September 2026 - Thursday 17th September 2026
We will have exclusive use of the Youth Hostel in Ullapool for the early Autumn mid-week meet: 14-17 September 2026.
The hostel has a large self-catering kitchen, two lounges, car park, bike storage and drying facilities. Dogs are allowed. The hostel is well placed for An Teallach and surrounding hills, Assynt, Coigach and the Fannaichs.
The cost of the meet is £150.
This meet is now fully booked
2026 AGM, Robin Campbell Memorial Lecture and Annual Dinner
Saturday 24th October 2026 - Saturday 24th October 2026
The next AGM, Lecture and Dinner will be held on Saturday 24th October 2026 at the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown on Spey.
Details were published in the Newsletter No 67 (August 2026). A booking form for the AGM/Lecture and Dinner can be found here
The AGM will take place in the Osprey Suite in the hotel at 2.30pm. This will be followed by the Robin Campbell Memorial Lecture. This year's speaker is Julian Foot and the title of the lecture is "Kilimanjaro 2025".
Members can book direct with the hotel to arrange bed and breakfast for the niight of Saturday 24th October. The hotel is offering a two night deal for members who wish to stay for the weekend.
Annual Photographic Competition
Saturday 24th October 2026
This year's photographic competition will take place before the annual dinner on Saturday 24th October. The dinner is being held at the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey. Any member of the Society may submit one entry for each of the four competition categories.
There are four categories for the competition:
1. The Magic of the Munros
2. The Call of the Corbetts
3. Highs and Lows
4. The Weather Lottery
Entries for the competition should be sent in jpeg file format to the Secretary: secretary@themunrosociety. To be entered into the competition, entries must be received by 4th October 2026.
All entries will be printed at A4 size and will be displayed before the dinner. The winning entry for each category will be decided by votes cast by members attending the dinner. Each category winner will receive a framed copy of their photo. The overall winner will receive a £30.00 Tiso Gift Voucher. The runner-up will receive a copy of Keith Wilson's book: "9 Lives Lucky". The book is reviewed in the latest Newsletter (No 67, August 2026).
Spring Meet Torridon 2027
Friday 21st May 2027 - Monday 24th May 2027
To mark the Society's 25th anniversary, we will be having a celebration meet in Torridon, staying at the Torridon Youth Hostel where we will have exclusive use of the hostel. A dinner will be arranged for the evening of Saturday 22nd May. Dogs are welcome in the hostel. The cost for the three nights is £145.00pp.
A booking form can be downloaded here
Summer meet Knoydart 2027
Friday 23rd July 2027 - Monday 26th July 2027
We will have exclusive use of the Knoydart Foundation Bunhouse in Inverie for the next Summer meet: 23rd-26th July 2027.
The bunkhouse is located at the east end of Inverie, a 15 minute walk from the Old Forge pub. Teh bunkhouse has three shared dormitories, showers, drying toom, a large lounger and a fully equipped kitchen. Dogs are welcome.
The cost of the three night stay is £89.00pp.
A booking form for the meet can be found here