Here are 11 of the easiest Scottish Munros to bag for beginners

Measuring a minimum of 3,000 feet in height, there’s no such thing as an ‘easy’ ascent of a Munro. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Apr 30, 2021 Good morning, Welcome to your daily news update from [The Scotsman](. We're almost at the Bank Holiday weekend, and - if you're lucky enough to have the time off - you might be wondering what you could get up to. If you're planning on heading to a Scottish island, health boards there are [urging people]( from the mainland to [get a Covid test before they visit](. These are now free across Scotland to anyone who wants to have a [coronavirus test and does not have symptoms](. A [Covid-19 surge in a Scottish town]( this week is a reminder we are not out of the woods yet, and need to remain careful. But there are plenty of things we can do safely now we have more freedoms to travel further. Why not try climbing a [Munro](? [Here are 11 of the best and easiest Scottish Munros for beginners to bag]( Measuring a minimum of 3,000 feet in height, there’s no such thing as an ‘easy’ ascent of a Munro. [{$escapedtitle}]( Don't miss out on our special offer For a limited time, you can subscribe to The Scotsman for less. We're currently offering [25% off our annual digital subscriptions]( - which works out at just 18p a day. That's for all your news, opinion, and sport, with 70% fewer ads and daily puzzles. Just use the code SCOTELEC21 at the checkout. [Why not join us today?]( 11 of the 'easiest' Munros to bag for beginners At above 3,000ft, there is no such thing as an 'easy' Munro. But some are certainly easier than others. If you have less experience scaling the heights of one of these magnificent mountains, we've put together a list of the more beginner-friendly ones. [Just make sure you are aware of the latest advice from Scottish Mountain Rescue and plan accordingly](. 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