This page lists our past hill and island bagging trips for RHSoc Members. Reports, where available, and which can inform future trips can be found in the Relative Mutters or the Events and Trips report archives.
Note that these past trip reports will normally require you to sign in to the Members area (marked *) since we share photos for which permission of participants may not have been given to be on the public website.
North Rona and Sula Sgeir - August 2026
RHSoc's 3rd annual trip to North Rona and Sula Sgeir took place on Sat 29th Aug 2026 (following a weather-cancelled trip in 2024 and successful landings in 2025). It was excellently organized by Rick Salter, as previously, through Uist Sea Tours on their boat Enchanted Isle, crewed by David Steele and Jodie Sinclair, carrying eight RHSoc members and one prospective member. All participants successfully landed on North Rona. Unfortunately, due to sea conditions, it was not possible to land on Sula Sgeir. A 2027 return trip is being considered. Those interested should contact Rick Salter.
- Trip report here *
St Kilda - August 2026
After two years in which trips to the archipelago were not possible due to weather, a group of 12 made it on 22nd and 23rd August with an overnight stay on Hirta. Ten of the group climbed Soay and nine summited Boreray, the latter tricky because the more difficult eastern approach had to be used. All members also bagged objectives on Hirta. Many thanks to Huw Davies and Alastair Govan for organising the trip, to Stuart, Ruaridh and Archie (son of Angus), the fantastic new crew of the “Enchanted Isles”. Thanks also to Simon J for the climbing lead. Possible trips to Hirta, Soay, Boreray and Dun for 2027 are being investigated. If interested, please contact Huw Davies or Alastair Govan.
- Trip report here *
South west Lewis HuMPs - July 2026
Four remote humps in SW Lewis were accessed from the western fjords of Loch Tealasbhaigh and Loch Resort with the assistance of Seatrek.
- Trip report here *
Brecon Annual Dinner and AGM - 6th June 2026
This year saw a welcome return to Wales which led us to Brecon and the Wellington hotel. Despite a damp forecast 72 members and guests were present with a relatively short journey for our southern based members, but many of the northern contingents took the opportunity to extend the visit for a few days with many parties meeting on the hills as they all independently bagged the hills.
- Event report here *
Kylesku boat trips - April 2026
Eric Young and Jonathan Woods organised boats from Kylesku 27th April, a spilt itinerary targeting the remote Hump Stack of Glencoul and Lochinver islands Soyea, A'Chleit, Eileen Mor and Hump island Oldanay.
Rabbit Islands - April 2006
Jill Robertson organised a trip to the Rabbit Islands off the north coast of Scotland on 24/25/26 April. Ten SIBs were visited by the boats, a fine trip to not often visited isles.
Galloway winter baggers weekend - March 2026
Jonathan Woods booked a Galloway winter baggers weekend from Friday 27 February to Monday 2 March. This was held at Penninghame Lodge, near Newton Stewart. The event was well attended.
- Trip report here *
Bass Rock - November and December 2025
Brian Curle organised some trips to the Bass Rock in November and December. Demand was so high that four trips were planned, plus four back up days, as bad weather contingencies. The lateness in the season was necessary to avoid breeding gannets but this meant unsettled weather, and sadly only two days were suitable.
Alvey House - September/October 2025
A very successful week was had at the comfortable Alvey House in Newtonmore, attended by 18 members. The weather was generally good, until the arrival of Storm Amy on the last night! A considerable amount of bagging was completed; Marilyns, Grahams, Corbetts, Humps, Simms and Dodds, and Jill Robertson completed her Munros on An Socach.
- Trip report here *
Argyll Boat Trip - September 2025
On the weekend of 20/21 September Jonathan Woods organised successful trips from Craobh Haven to Scarba, Lunga and other islands.
Oban islands trip - August 2025
On 3 August members of the Society visited three island summits, including the much-prized summit of Cruach Scarba on a trip from Oban. Richard Coe organised the trip.
North Rona and Sula Sgeir - August 2025
A trip organised by Rick Salter successfully landed members on these islands, arguably the most remote islands in the British Isles.
Montrose Annual Dinner and AGM - 14th June 2025
The Annual Dinner and AGM took place at the Park Hotel at Montrose on Saturday 14 June. It was well attended with 75 members and guests.
- Trip report here *
Alvey House, Newtonmore - September 2024
A very successful return was made to Alvey House this September. 16 RHSoc Members enjoyed fine, comfortable and excellently priced accommodation. We were joined by a number of visitors to the area for a communal ‘bangers and mash’ meal on Monday night.
Argyll Boat Trips – June 2024
Run in conjunction with the two Treshnish Islands trips, these trips will visit as many Argyllshire islands southwest of Oban as possible over several days. They will include trips to the island of Scarba, for the Marilyn, and where possible also allowing the other island Tumps to be completed.
Islands off Western Mull - June 2024
Trip departing from central Oban around 8.30am on Saturday 15th June 2024 visiting Inch Kenneth, Eorsa, Little Colonsay and Gometra and spend as much time as weather and sea conditions allow on each island.
Inverness - Annual Dinner and AGM - 1st June 2024
With 90 folks present this was the one of the largest RHSoc's gatherings that we have held. See Events and Trips Reports.
SIB bagging trip from Lochinver – Thursday 30th May 2024
Eilean Mor, A ‘Chleit and Soyea Island are the target SIB islands. Landing will be subject to weather conditions and skipper’s judgement on the day.
SIB bagging trips from Kylesku and Kinlochbervie - May 2024
Two trips to rarely visited islands in the far NW region of Scotland, to include the waters around Eddrachillis Bay, Loch Laxford and as far north as Sandwood Bay.
Inchkeith (Firth of Forth) - Saturday 2nd March, 2024
Half day trip to Inchkeith, an historic fortified island in Firth of Forth. Inchkeith is a SIB with a high point of 59m.
Baggers Rambles - Moffat - February 2024
Return to Moffat Independent Hostel, where RHSoc visited in October 2022. Many Marilyns and other hills nearby either side of the M74 motorway from where there is hopefully easy access if the weather is poor.
Moffat - Autumn Rambles weekend: October 2022
We booked an independent hostel in the Moffat area for the 28,29,30th. All places were booked.
Mount Manisty (TBA)
This Tump / spoil heap lies between the Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal and is approached from the river by boat. Tony Jenkins is hoping to make contact with a local boatman shortly and we will be advising Members when we know a bit more.
Pabbay/Taransay/Scarp: September 2022
Co-ordinator: Alastair Govan.
A day trip from Leverburgh. Giving 1.5hrs on Pabbay, 2hrs on Taransay and 2.5hrs on Scarp.
Parc Marilyns: September 2022
Co-ordinator: Alastair Govan.
Car drop off at Rubha Briodog to the S, and traverse the 5 Marilyns starting at Caiteseal.
Orkneys: 2-4 and 9-11 August 2022.
Co-ordinators - Noman Wares and Steve Gillions. Islands visited. These notes are from Norman, Week 1.
- Day 1 : Helliar Holm, Gairsay, Eynhallow, Wyre, Egilsay, Faray, Holm of Faray.
- Day 2 : Muckle Green Holm, Linga Holm, Papa Stronsay, Stronsay, Copinsay.
- Day 3 : Stroma, Switha, Fara, Rysa Little, Cava, Barrel of Butter, Graemsay.
Boat Charter Company - Northerly Marine Services, Kirkwall. Boat was Brimoy (which is to be renamed) and crewed by Mark (Skipper) and Sean Glackin (tender duties etc). Boat capacity was 12 + crew, although we were originally told that the other boat to be used was licenced for 10.
Only aspect to note was that whilst we were on Stroma (uninhabited) the owner arrived and said we should have phoned him first in case of sheep handling activities. We obtained his number for future use.
Weather was mixed with a variety of wind, sun and rain. All appeared to enjoy the trip.
The Garvellachs, Summer Isles and Sanda - June 2022
Jim Bloomer arranged a successful SIB bagging trip to the Summer Isles on 13/14 June.
Norman Wares arranged a boat trip to the Garvellachs on 16 June. See Trip report for photos.
Unfortunately, the trip to Sanda arranged for 18 June had to be postponed due to bad weather.
Shropshire - Annual Dinner - May 2022
The AGM took place at 5pm, then some 60 members and their guests gathered for the dinner.
Upper Park - May 2022
The day of the AGM started with a walk to the summit of Upper Park near Welshpool. This followed permission by the Powys Estate. Twenty-seven of us gathered near Powys Castle for the walk, 23 of whom had not climbed Upper Park before. We were greeted by a herd of about 100 Steers (or at least I have been advised that they were Steers) but we managed to pass this test, ably led by Rick, and enjoyed cake and Prosecco on the summit. An alternative descent was adopted to avoid the steers.
Islay - April 2022
Gill Stephens arranged a very successful trip to Islay at the beginning of April. Alex Cameron assisted with two boat trips around Islay and Rob Woodall and Jonathan Woods combined for a TUMP completion trip totalling 19,000 TUMPs (16,000 Rob, 3,000 Jonathan). See trip report.
Trip Report: Alston Bagger Rambles, November 2021
Summer Isles SIB bagging, Ullapool - 12 and 13 July 2021
Boat Trip To Cruach Scarba (Marilyn, North end of Jura) - 22 July 2021
An island-bagging day trip from Black Mill Bay on Luing, landing at island jetty with kind support from the island's owner. Arranged by Phil Massey.
Boat Trip to Sanda - 19 August, 2021
There was lots of interest when Rick flagged up a possible daytrip to the Hump on Sanda Isle, actually enough for several boats.
Boat Trip to Bishop 'Marilyn' Isles, South of Barra, Outer Hebrides: 7 September 2021
Shiants trip - September 2021
St Kilda Isles (Hirta, Dun, Soay and Boreray) from Leverburgh, Harris: 10-14 September 2021 and 20-24 September 2021
Annual Dinner and AGM Saturday 18th September 2021-
The Venue was The Moorings Hotel, Banavie, Fort William