The MOUNTAIN RESCUE COMMITTEE of SCOTLAND is the representative and coordinating body for mountain rescue services in Scotland. It is administered by an Executive Committee which reports to the General Committee comprising around 60 Mountain Rescue Teams and other organisations. It collates and analyses all mountain accident information in Scotland and produces an annual report which is published in the Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal. In addition, it organises seminars, national conferences and various training courses and also produces various publications including an in-house magazine "CASBAG".

The MRC of S has charitable status and is funded entirely through voluntary contributions and donations. It has long standing associations with Shell UK, Boots Across Scotland and the Order of St. John who provide generous financial support. It disperses its funds to Scottish Mountain Rescue teams in respect of training and equipment requirements. As the representing body for mountain rescue in Scotland, the MRC of S liaises with a variety of organisations including sportscotland, the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the Aeronautical Rescue Co-ordination Centre (Kinloss), the Scottish Mountain Safety Forum, the Association of Chief Police Officers (Scotland) and the Scottish Ambulance Service. It also maintains a number of mountain rescue posts throughout Scotland and liaises with the Scottish Home and Health Department in regard to the funding of first aid/medical equipment.