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Why Eden Rock Edinburgh rocks!
We started our partnership with Eden Rock in August 2018, our second ‘Uprising’ in Edinburgh. Together with Urban Uprising, they have...
Tom Ray
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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9 best home workouts for rock climbers
Check out our guide to our 9 favourite free training plans and workouts from pro climbers.
Tom Ray
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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TCA raises thousands for Urban Uprising
Through a series of fundraising events and activities, The Climbing Academy (TCA) has raised more than £2,700 - the highest amount raised...
Tom Ray
Apr 2, 20202 min read
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6 ways to volunteer during the UK coronavirus lockdown
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.
Tom Ray
Mar 27, 20203 min read
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Comic Relief funding and our day on the radio
Urban Uprising are delighted to announce that with recent funding, received from Comic Relief, we are preparing to launch our new Repeat...
alison785
Mar 25, 20202 min read
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COVID-19 update
Following the latest advice from the Government, it is with great regret that we will be temporarily pausing all of our rock climbing...
Tom Ray
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Do you love climbing so much you want to share it?
Find out what defines Urban Uprising volunteers We have a talented, dedicated team of volunteers who helped us reach over 140 young...
Tom Ray
Jan 28, 20201 min read
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Climbing, altruism and human survival
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
Tom Ray
Jan 28, 20204 min read
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Urban Uprising is recruiting volunteers for expanding projects in Bristol, Aberdeen and Glasgow
Urban Uprising is recruiting volunteers in Bristol, Aberdeen and Glasgow
Tom Ray
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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How you've helped Urban Uprising in 2019
Take a look at the infographic for a quick summary of what you've helped Urban Uprising achieve in 2019
Tom Ray
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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Urban Uprising’s Ainsley Martin wins Mountaineering Scotland's Volunteer of the Year Award 2019
Ainsley Martin, Airdrie-based volunteer, was named as the Mountaineering Scotland Volunteer of the Year Award 2019. Ainsley was nominated...
Tom Ray
Dec 17, 20192 min read
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Support Urban Uprising this Christmas with a gift voucher
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...
Tom Ray
Dec 9, 20191 min read
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Glasgow teenager's Everest Challenge
Ripley Gilmore and Tieran Zhang will climb the equivalent of Mount Everest in just three months, to raise funds for Urban Uprising!
alison785
Nov 27, 20192 min read
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Hazel Findlay joins our Taste session at TCA The Prop Store
Hazel Findlay is one of the best climbers in Britain and we are extremely proud that she is an Ambassador for Urban Uprising.
alison785
Nov 5, 20194 min read
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Review of Reel Rock 14
This year’s Reel Rock production was epic, inspirational and, at times, hilarious. Here are my thoughts on the three mini-feature films
Tom Ray
Nov 1, 20195 min read
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5 reasons climbing will improve your mental health with Hazel Findlay
Our Ambassador, Hazel Findlay, shares some of the reasons why she thinks climbing can improve mental health.
alison785
Aug 2, 20192 min read
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2019 update
It’s only April but we already know that 2019 is going to be a huge year for us!
alison785
Aug 2, 20193 min read
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Bristol lecture evening
We recently held an evening of talks with Hazel Findlay and Dave MacLeod in Bristol.
alison785
Jul 31, 20191 min read
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Eden Rock partnership
We’ve launched our second ‘Uprising’ project in Edinburgh, in partnership with Eden Rock.
alison785
Jul 31, 20192 min read
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