7a Max: Scottish Sport

A Guide to Climbs from 2 – 7a+
Selected Guide to Routes from 2 – 7a+

While not known for its sport climbing, Scotland is home to numerous sport
routes of all difficulties from French grade 2 to 9a. Bolted climbs are found
across the country, from the Lowlands to the remote northern Highlands, and on
hillsides to sea cliffs. Scottish geology and topography is complex, which has
resulted in great variety of rock types and climbs.

Scotland’s first sport climbing guide is now in its second edition. This
selected guide focusses on routes up to a grade of 7a+, which covers the
majority of Scotland’s 1500 sport routes, whilst including the essential
information for harder climbs. The new style second edition features several
recently developed crags across the country, including in the popular Central
Belt, Aberdeenshire, and the northern Highlands.

This full-colour guide graphically showcases Scotland’s sport climbs and its
landscapes. 1150 climbs are described in full with 146 photographic colour-
coded topos, 66 detailed crag maps, 48 action photographs, and informative
icons. Crag location QR barcodes allow smartphone users to simply scan the
page for instant mapping and satnav directions. The page layouts and new
pocket size format is convenient both at the crag and on the move.

Topher Dagg and Sebastien Rider have climbed extensively in Scotland and
further afield. Whilst both climbing and developing sport crags in Scotland,
the authors realised the need for a Scottish sport climbing guide. Their aim
for a modern guide was not simply to document the country’s sport routes, but
also highlight Scotland’s spectacular countryside and create a fun guide that
would appeal to both established climbers and those entering the sport.