Robbie Phillips

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Robbie is an Edinburgh based climber and coach. He began his career competing, but is better known for his cutting edge ascents on alpine rock, which include becoming the first Briton to climb the infamous 'Alpine Trilogy' - Silbergeier 8b+, Des Kaisers neue Kleider 8b+ and End of Silence 8b+.

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News Robbie Phillips establishes Away With the Faeries, E9 6c

Robbie Phillips has made the first ascent of Away with the Faeries (E9 6c), a new route at Carn Liath on the Isle of Skye.

7 16 Apr

Fri Night Vid Climbing on the Edge of the World - Britain's Most Remote Sea Cliffs

This week's Friday Night Video follows Robbie Phillips and Will Birkett to the Outer Hebrides and out into the Atlantic on the wild and windswept Scottish archipelago of St Kilda.

3 13 Dec, 2024

News Robbie Phillips makes second ascent of The Great Arch, E8 6c

Robbie Phillips has made the second free ascent of The Great Arch, E8 6c, on the Isle of Pabbay, in the Outer Hebrides.

13 30 Sep, 2024

Fri Night Vid Siurana - A Limestone Paradise

In this week's Friday Night Video, we follow Robbie Phillips and friends to Siurana, Catalunya, where he aims to...

19 Apr, 2024

Fri Night Vid Our Favourite Climbing Films from 2023

For our final Friday Night Video slot of 2023, we're taking a look back at some of our favourites from...

3 29 Dec, 2023

Interview Robbie Phillips on his Voyage to St Kilda

Last month, Robbie Phillips, Will Birkett, and skipper Scott Johnston set off in search of The Thumb, a...

3 11 Dec, 2023

Fri Night Vid St Kilda Climbing Adventure

In this week's Friday Night Video, we join Robbie Phillips, Will Birkett, Guy Robertson, Hamish Frost and Charles Smallwood...

5 28 Jul, 2023

Interview Robbie Phillips on Valinor E9, his approach to new routes, and his next big project

3 24 May, 2023

News New E9 7a for Robbie Phillips

7 15 May, 2023

News Triple tick of Le Voyage, E10 7a, in just two days

2 11 Apr, 2023

Fri Night Vid Not a Hope in Hoy - Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore on Longhope Direct (E10 7a)

16 25 Nov, 2022

News Longhope Direct (E10 7a) for Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore

19 30 May, 2022

The Ticklist Mat Wright Repeats Lexicon (E11), The Long Hope Direct Newsflash, and Biblins 8C

26 May, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

30 Dec, 2021

News New Loch Duntelchaig E10 by Robbie Phillips, Repeated by Dave MacLeod

6 11 Oct, 2021

Video Robbie Phillips on Achemine (E9 6c)

4 22 Oct, 2020

News Achemine E9 6c by Robbie Phillips

6 12 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #8 - Hard Sport Abroad

13 Sep, 2020

Video Robbie Phillips - Return to the Bridge

6 27 Feb, 2020

News Edinburgh Bridge Roof Crack First Ascent by Robbie Phillips

51 11 Feb, 2020

News Robbie Phillips Completes the Alpine Trilogy

18 21 Aug, 2019

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 5

24 May, 2016

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 4

10 24 Mar, 2016

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 3

11 Jan, 2016

Skills The Process: Training with Robbie Phillips - Ep. 1 & 2

27 Nov, 2015

Latest Reviews for Robbie's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

9 27 Aug

Scarpa RS Pro WP-Y Kids Boots

With its forgiving fit, supportive and grippy sole, and quality nubuck upper, Scarpa's RS Pro WP-Y is a great boot for younger walkers. Apprentice reviewer Edith Bailey checks it out.

3 26 Aug

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while remaining breathable and easy to pack. In this group test we look at jackets with an active cut, and stretch fabric that's robust...

12 12 Aug

Edelrid Ohmega - An Absolute Game Changer

The Ohmega is a genuinely revolutionary piece of kit, and offers big advantages over Edelrid's existing product the...

29 25 Jul

Edelrid Jay & Jayne – ideal first harness for all-rounders

The Jay (men's) and Jayne (women's) are versatile, do-it-all harnesses aimed at climbers who...

16 Jun

OTS 2025 - Our Best of the Show

The Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up, and after a few quiet years post-Covid, 2025 saw a strong showing for new...

20 13 Jun

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Latest News from Robbie's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The Ropemaker

One area that EDELRID have remained at the forefront of for many years, is rope. Whether it be from an environmental responsibility point of view or pushing the limits of technical design, there are constant new innovations to be found.

11 Jul

OHMEGA from EDELRID: The Beginning of a New Era

The Ohmega is a new product from EDELRID that does broadly the same job as the Ohm, but with a few more features. Not only does the Ohmega add resistance into the system when the climber falls, it also makes clipping easier thanks to the...

15 27 Mar

Christmas Gift Guide from EDELRID

For the super organised amongst you, this article will be about 2 months too late. However, if like me, you're still yet to purchase a single gift then it may be worth a read! We all know what climbers truly want is decent weather, but a new carabiner...

12 Dec, 2024