A mountaineering club has celebrated 50 years of adventure with a special anniversary dinner.
The Forth Valley Mountaineering Club, based in Falkirk, marked its golden jubilee at the Grange Manor Hotel in Grangemouth on Saturday, May 9, with 56 guests in attendance, including current and former members, partners, and friends.
Guests enjoyed a meal, speeches, and a digital slide presentation showcasing five decades of climbing and camaraderie.
A spokesman said: "They enjoyed an excellent meal, some short speeches and an impressive slide presentation reflecting members and activities over the last 50 years.
"Many thanks to the hotel staff for a memorable meal and excellent service."
Original member Louis Wilson delivered a short speech reflecting on the club’s formation in 1976 and its growth over the years.
Club secretary Alan Rodger spoke in place of chairman Archie Robertson, who was unable to attend.
He reflected on the friendships formed through the club and described climbing organisations as essential threads in the fabric of the community.
The celebrations will continue with a group walk to Blackhope Scar and nearby summits in the Moorfoot Hills, south of Edinburgh, on Sunday, June 7.
Organisers say the outing has been planned to accommodate members and guests of all ages.
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