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The Mothership Litter Pick

18.03.25

Community Litter Pick at The Mothership

TCA is hosting a community litter pick at The Mothership on 26 April 2-5pm.

Two people on a date in the climbing centre

14.02.25

Date Night Alternatives – Climbing

Looking for a fun and unique date idea? Discover why climbing at TCA is the perfect way to connect, challenge, and create unforgettable memories together!

04.02.25

Women’s Boulder Social in Glasgow

A space to connect and be inspired by climbers of all abilities, and for anyone that may struggle to feel welcome in the gym.

Women climbing during the Winter Series in Glasgow

27.01.25

The Glasgow Winter Series 24-25 – Finals Booking Open

Get ready for the 2024-25 Winter Series Bouldering Comp!

22.01.25

Neil Gresham masterclasses at TCA

Spend time with one of the world's top climbing training experts in Bristol and Glasgow

a man performing a heel hook at The Prop Store whilst climbing

18.12.24

Discounted courses for 2025 in the Glasgow

25% off courses. Learn how to lead climb or improve your bouldering skills in 2025

A girl looking up as she climbs on large purple 'blob' holds.

16.12.24

New prices in January 2025

Find out full details about TCA price rises in 2025 and how to secure 2024 pass prices.

a man climbing on an auto belay during a taster session

24.10.24

New Taster Sessions at The Prop Store

Get started the easy way with our taster sessions

A person climbing on an indoor climbing wall at a queer climbing social

22.10.24

Queer Climbing at TCA Glasgow

Join the Queer Climbing Social at The Climbing Academy! Hosted by Glasgow Queer Adventures

17.10.24

Christmas 2024/25 opening times

Plan your Christmas climbing sessions at TCA

17.10.24

Christmas presents for climbers

We have lots of ideas that will keep the climber in your life happy this Christmas

Woman performing a heel hook at an indoor climbing wall.

09.09.24

New adult bouldering courses in Glasgow

Enhance your climbing skills with our new series of Movement & Technique courses - now split out to suit your needs.

A woman indoor bouldering at The Arc in Chippenham

06.09.24

Pay once, climb twice offer

New to TCA? Find out how you can get 2 climbing sessions for the price of 1.

A young boy looks up concentrating while climbing on colourful holds.

29.08.24

Try before you buy (Glasgow)

Find out how you can get your first session of selected kids classes free of charge.

a student clipping a quickdraw on the lead climbing wall of the prop store in maryhill.

13.08.24

Glasgow student deals

Discover exclusive student climbing deals at TCA! Discounted courses and special events, plus weekly club sessions for your college or university

29.07.24

Rock and Sun discount

TCA pass-holders get 10% off International holidays with Rock and Sun.

A young man give us the thumbs up with a happy face whilst lowering down from a climb

20.06.24

Get a taste of Olympic climbing

Want to try climbing? TCA is offering Olympics themed taster sessions for all ages in Bristol, Glasgow and Chippenham. Book now

A girl is bouldering and there are illustrations over the image to make it look more dynamic/fun. This is overlaid with a polaroid image of a teen boy roped climbing with his cap turned backwards.

04.06.24

Kids summer holiday climbing – Glasgow

Climb into an unforgettable summer with our action-packed holiday sessions.

04.06.24

Climbing in the Olympics: Everything you need to know

Explore the exciting world of Olympic climbing! Learn about bouldering and lead climbing as featured in the Olympics.

Queer climber on an indoor climbing wall

03.06.24

Taking Pride in Inclusivity

To celebrate Pride month, TCA are putting on free queer friendly taster sessions.

Couple holding hands climbing together on a climbing wall during an active date night in Glasgow.

21.05.24

Healthy date night idea in Glasgow

Looking for an healthy alternative date night idea in Glasgow:? Why not climb together at The Climbing Academy

10.05.24

How to start roped climbing

Want to start roped climbing? We explain the basics to help you get started.

how to start bouldering

10.05.24

How to start bouldering

You can start bouldering at any centre without doing a course, but what actually is it?

Dumbarton Rock

30.04.24

Climbers Unite for Earth: TCA’s Dumbarton Rock Clean Up

In celebration of World Earth Day, climbers from all corners of Scotland gathered at the iconic Dumbarton Rock for a mission that went beyond conquering heights

2 boulderers make similar moves alongside each other

30.04.24

Accident stats

Why is TCA sharing accident stats with climbers? Should we be scared?

25.04.24

WATCH – Urban Uprising x Black Diamond Tribe Leaders

Find out who this year's BD Tribe Leaders are.

Women setting a climbing wall on a ladder holding a drill

08.04.24

Two new boulder circuits in Glasgow

We are changing some things about our setting in Glasgow.

Dumbarton rock

12.03.24

Urban Uprising “Dumby” Clean up

Join the TCA gang for a fun day of cleaning, eating, winning prizes and hopefully even a spot of climbing! All in support of Urban Uprising and spreading awareness of World Earth Day.

Easter Holiday Climbing graphic

06.02.24

Easter holiday climbing in Glasgow – 2024

Looking for some fun Easter activities to get the kids moving?

29.01.24

TCA’s first Sustainability Report

Find out more about TCA's commitment to sustainability, our strategies, progress so far and goals for the future.

A graphic saying Try Something New

18.12.23

Try something new in 2024

Get fit in 2024. As you start a new year, we have climbing courses that will help you to grow in confidence and learn new skills.

A man steps up very high while bouldering. He holds a sloper

03.10.23

The Glasgow Winter Series 23-24

Get ready for the 2023-24 Winter Series Bouldering Comp!

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
Bristol
BS5 0FD

01179 072 956

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Newsroom

124 Portman St
Kinning Park, Glasgow
G41 1EJ

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Church

St.Werburgh's Church
Mina Road, Bristol
BS2 9YQ

01179 413 489

Mon-Fri: 12pm-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)
The Prop Store

24 Craigmont St
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon-Fri : 11am-10pm
Wed (+ school hols) : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
(Peak 9.30am-3pm)