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The Oldest Munro Bagger

Filmed over four years, The Oldest Munro Bagger follows 80 year-old Nick Gardner as he attempts to complete all 282 of Scotland's Munros in the wake of his beloved wife's dementia diagnosis. An uplifting story of resilience, hope and love for the mountains, it documents the emotional highs & lows, and the physical & psychological challenges he encounters along the way. A moving, authentic story of enduring love and growth, told against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.

---Best International Feature Documentary---
Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival - May, 2026

---Gold People's Choice Award, Bronze Best Film Award, Bronze Spirit of Adventure Award---
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival - March, 2026

---Best Mountain Film---
London Mountain Film Festival - March, 2026

  • Christina Golian
    Director
  • Jay Golian
    Director
  • Nick Gardner
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Outdoors, Nature, Adventure
  • Runtime:
    57 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 16, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival
    Kathmandu
    Nepal
    May 31, 2026
    Asia Premiere
    Best International Feature Documentary
  • Number 30 Cinema
    Huntly
    United Kingdom
    April 30, 2026
    Programmed by cinema
  • Cromarty Cinema
    Black Isle
    United Kingdom
    April 7, 2026
    Programmed by cinema
  • Eden Court
    Inverness
    United Kingdom
    March 30, 2026
    Programmed by cinema
  • Birks Cinema Wilderness Film Festival
    Aberfeldy
    United Kingdom
    March 28, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
    Sheffield
    United Kingdom
    March 22, 2026
    Gold People's Choice Award
  • Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
    Sheffield
    United Kingdom
    March 21, 2026
    Bronze Best Film Award, Bronze Spirit of Adventure Award
  • London Mountain Film Festival
    Rheged Cinema, Penrith
    United Kingdom
    March 13, 2026
    Best Mountain Film Award
  • London Mountain Film Festival
    Eden Court Cinema, Inverness
    United Kingdom
    June 6, 2026
    Festival Opener/Official Selection
  • Fort William Mountain Film Festival
    Fort William
    United Kingdom
    February 15, 2026
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Christina Golian, Jay Golian