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Mental health is a subject many of us find difficult to talk openly about. Thank you to Fibie for sharing her story.

Under the dark cloud of COVID-19, opportunities for positive change are emerging. What would you like to see changed in our society?

The current situation has had a devastating impact on our climbing programmes. Find out how we are adjusting.

We started our partnership with Eden Rock in August 2018, our second ‘Uprising’ in Edinburgh. Together with Urban Uprising, they have taken six groups of you...

Check out our guide to our 9 favourite free training plans and workouts from pro climbers.

Through a series of fundraising events and activities, The Climbing Academy (TCA) has raised more than £2,700 - the highest amount raised by TCA since it’s p...

Even though there is now a strict lockdown in place in the UK, there are still ways to volunteer and help your community during this time.

Urban Uprising are delighted to announce that with recent funding, received from Comic Relief, we are preparing to launch our new Repeat sessions! This will ...

Following the latest advice from the Government, it is with great regret that we will be temporarily pausing all of our rock climbing programmes until it is ...

Find out what defines Urban Uprising volunteers We have a talented, dedicated team of volunteers who helped us reach over 140 young people in 2019 alone. In ...

We’ve all seen articles about how climbing is good for your well being, but why is this? We take a look at what is going on in your brain

Urban Uprising is recruiting volunteers in Bristol, Aberdeen and Glasgow

Take a look at the infographic for a quick summary of what you've helped Urban Uprising achieve in 2019

Ainsley Martin, Airdrie-based volunteer, was named as the Mountaineering Scotland Volunteer of the Year Award 2019. Ainsley was nominated for her outstanding...

Are you as passionate about climbing as we are? Do you have family and friends who understand the huge benefits climbing can bring to the lives of young peop...

Ripley Gilmore and Tieran Zhang will climb the equivalent of Mount Everest in just three months, to raise funds for Urban Uprising!

Hazel Findlay is one of the best climbers in Britain and we are extremely proud that she is an Ambassador for Urban Uprising.

This year’s Reel Rock production was epic, inspirational and, at times, hilarious. Here are my thoughts on the three mini-feature films

Our Ambassador, Hazel Findlay, shares some of the reasons why she thinks climbing can improve mental health.

It’s only April but we already know that 2019 is going to be a huge year for us!