Mountain rescue teams battled extreme weather to rescue a stricken walker near Edinburgh on Saturday night. Emergency services were alerted to the casualty at around 5.45pm on Saturday, February 18, on the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh.
Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue team scrambled to help after Police Scotland raised the alarm. Foul weather meant the rescue team had to move on foot as the conditions prevented access by helicopter.
Fortunately the casualty was close to Hillend Ski slope and team members were able to use the tow to reach the area. The walker was stretchered down the hill and delivered to a waiting ambulance at around 8.30 pm.