Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP and “Munro bagger” Liz Smith, has given her backing to an appeal from the Munro Society for photographs and artefacts to go on display at the AK Bell Library in Perth as part of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Sir Hugh Munro.
Sir Hugh was the first person to list and document every peak over 3000ft in Scotland, these are now collectively known as “Munros”.
Despite documenting all 282 peaks, Sir Hugh fell two short of climbing them all before his premature death in 1919.
As part of celebrations to mark his life the Munro Society has been invited to put together an exhibition commemorating his achievements.
Hillwalking tourism is worth millions to the Scottish economy and is especially important for rural businesses.
Commenting, Liz Smith MSP said:
“In documenting every peak over 3000ft Sir Hugh Munro started a mountaineering challenge for thousands of people across the world, including myself.
“Next year’s exhibition at the AK Bell Library promises to be a fantastic opportunity for people to learn, not only about Sir Hugh Munro, but about climbing and its history in Scotland.
“The Munro Society are calling for climbing clubs and mountaineers to get in touch with photographs, stories or artefacts relating to the early days of climbing in Scotland and I would encourage people get in touch with David Batty from the society.
“Sir Hugh Munro is a mountaineering icon and I look forward to attending next year’s exhibition and commemoration events around the country.”