A club for people with a love for climbing and mountaineering

The Edinburgh JMCS is a climbing and mountaineering club based in the Edinburgh area.

We have a rich history we are proud of, but also have an active community who love getting out for big (and little) adventures.

JMCS Stands for Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland, but don’t let the ‘Junior’ put you off, we have a diverse range of people and ages in the club! 

Local Trad Climbing

Mountain Adventures

Indoor climbing

Hill Walking & Scrambling

Winter Climbing

Sport Climbing

Alpine Climbing

Our members also love: –

  • Bouldering
  • Skiing
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking

Interested in joining?

Social club

We have regular social get togethers and meets

Active membership

Regular meets and active membership, with new members welcome

Great Club benefits

We have great benefits, including our own huts and membership of Mountaineering Scotland

Safety Concious

We expect all members to be competent belayers, and encourage safe climbing practices

Apologies about bringing the tone down, but climbing and mountaineering are dangerous activities, its important you understand this if considering joining the club

Club Statement:

Every member of the Edinburgh JMCS is entirely responsible for their own safety and no member of the club, nor the club itself, is responsible or liable for the safety or welfare of either fellow members or aspirant members of the club at any time.

Mountaineering Scotland Statement: –

Mountaineering Scotland recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.