Grandmother on a high as she finishes third round of Munros at age of 76

ELLIE FORBES

Elsa Yates, right, on the munro A’Mhaighdean in the Fisherfield Forest in the north-west.

hills, but does not expect to make it up and down them all again for a fourth time.

She said: “You don’t really start out to do them all, but the next thing you know it’s in sight.

“I love the hills and can’t imagine life without them.”

A retired English teacher, Mrs Yates

continues to walk regularly with the Polmont Hillwalking Club in Falkirk.

She said members of the club had supported her after her husband’s death and walking helped her to switch off and relax.

The club is now planning its own event to celebrate her latest achievements.

“When Bobby died it became a lifeline for me, it kept me going and the Polmont club is amazing,” she said.

“It’s very social, it’s hard work, but it is relaxing getting away from everything.

“It’s impossible to pick a favourite but I do love the hills in the north-west.

“I will keep going but I don’t think I’ll manage them all a fourth time.”

Andrew Govan, secretary of Polmont Hillwalking Club, said Mrs Yates was an inspiration to everyone in the group.

He said: “Elsa has great experience of walking in the Scottish mountains and is a great inspiration to us all, particularly to new or younger members thinking about hillwalking.

“We are planning an informal celebration on September 20 to mark her remarkable achievement.”

Scotland’s Munros were first listed by Sir Hugh Munro in 1891.