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Hillphones is a recorded telephone message service which gives information about stag stalking activity in upland areas of Scotland. The service is to help hillwalkers find out where stag stalking is taking place and to plan their routes to avoid stalking operations. Messages are regularly updated and forecasts are given for a few days ahead wherever possible. Calls are charged at normal rates.
You can view the Hillphone maps, telephone numbers and main stalking dates by visiting the Hillphones Maps page.
The Hillphones service was an idea proposed by the Access Forum, and was set up in 1996. It is organised by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage. Participating estates operate the service on a voluntary basis in order to improve communication with hillwalkers.
Deer stalking also takes place in other parts of Scotland not currently covered by the Hillphone service. The 'Heading for the Hills' publication produced by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland provides contact details for most sporting estates.
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