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Last Update:12 Mar 2012

Photo page updated. Glen Kinglas, 

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 This web site is a reference document dealing with map reading and land navigation.

It only provides a general overview on the subjects of map reading.

The most important consideration in map reading, and land navigation is that it is not an end in itself. Any map is a means of communicating structured information to the map user and it remains for the map user to select and interpret the particular information required for the purpose in hand.

 

Robert Bell NNAS Course Provider and Assessor. Was in the Army for 22 years, 1st Bn The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, currently employed by H M Coastguard. Enjoys hill walking, long distance walks, and fly fishing. Currently lives in Dunoon, Argyll 

Also working alongside the Salen Hotel, Ardnamurchan with guided walks on the peninsular and  Navigation courses, one day, two day and night navigation. Also provides guided walks from Dunoon and into the surrounding area.   

 

National Navigation Awards Scheme (NNAS)

NNAS registered providers offer training in skill development, and assessment to participants. The scheme is not in itself a leadership qualification. It concerns personal performance and is non competitive. The various levels of the scheme lets everyone experience and demonstrate technical competence in navigation.

Normally participants begin with the Bronze award and progress through the Silver and Gold awards, with periods of further experience and consolidation between.

Above extracted from the NNAS prospective. More info

Ordnance Survey

We in the UK are quite fortunate because we have probably the best cartographers around. Ordnance Survey is a Government department, and the word ordnance originates from the Army who produced the first maps in1791. Ordnance Survey are constantly amending the map contents and information.

Click here for Ordnance Survey UK

 

 Images produced from Ordnance Survey Get-a-Map service.  Image reproduced with permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.