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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 21h

Wick of Skaw, Unst.

An atmospheric spot. Felt a bit like the end-of-the-world for us Shetland tourists, but between fishing, Vikings, farming & war… you could see & feel that a lot has gone on here.

And it still does, with SaxaVord Spaceport’s launchpad looming large over the southerly skyline. 🚀

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 1d

Quite a magic wee moment yest from what has been a magical few days all round in Unst.

What started as an “is that an otter across the voe?” developed into ever-increasing excitement as a mother & 2 juveniles swam across to the shore right in front of us & did their slippery, merry, manic thing.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Great to chat to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform & Islands @mairigougeon.bsky.social at #SNP25 this morning and share views on the huge benefits of being active in outdoor spaces.

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Helen Todd @helenrambler.bsky.social · 2d

This is such a great manifesto from the main outdoor recreation organisations.

A set of clear, achievable actions that would benefit everyone, including land managers. Real win-wins. Hope the political parties are reading it!

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 6d

🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶

We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!

ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 3d

Scotland really desperately needs a Scottish Paths Fund like this.

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 6d

🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶

We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!

ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 3d

Mainland, Yell & Unst today, after a sleepless night & giant breakfast on the boat to Shetland.

Loved the wee walk to Ness of Sound, cycle at Uyeasound & visiting the White Wife of Otterswick: www.shetland.org/blog/the-whi...

Often surrounded by rain, but we were lucky to rarely be fully in it.

A wee boy leaning on a big standing stone

A girl on the back of a bike with her feet on the saddle with horse beyond

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 4d

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Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 5d

10 routes at Aberdour next to a shimmering Forth with Tim, early this month.

Gentle stuff. No stress. Far from ‘extreme sport’.

Just the pleasurable routine of moving up and over grippy rock with a pal in the sun. Then walking down. And repeat.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Together we’re calling for bold action, starting with a £50 million Scottish Paths Fund to transform trails nationwide.

We also want:
🚶 Better promotion of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
⚖️ A stronger access role for NatureScot
🗺️ Core paths to be shown on OS maps

Ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance manifesto

The Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance joint manifesto calls for an ambitious “Paths into Nature” programme from 2026-31, backed by a £50 million Scottish Paths Fund, to improve the quality, accessi...

Ramblers.org.uk

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 6d

🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶

We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!

ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

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Gavin Corbett @gavincorbett.bsky.social · 6d

Outdoor recreation won’t change the world or solve all society’s ills. But a wee bit of investment will be highly visible, will bring joy and better health to a lot of people and will boost the rural economy. What’s not to love?

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 6d

🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶

We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!

ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 7d

⛰ Glen Lyon access must be fixed.

We’ve written to @perthandkinross.bsky.social, calling on it to urgently require a landowner to remove ‘No Walking’ signs at popular Perthshire Munros.⛔

North Chesthill Estate in Glen Lyon is trying to stop walkers accessing its 4 Munros during all of Sept & Oct.

A heathery hillside with plantation woodland in the foreground.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 7d

The landowner in the Glen Lyon access case has told local media: “The hill is open and anyone can take access."

Yet, below is walker and author Iain Cameron's recent photo from the estate.

We hope that the council will use its powers to get this resolved, quick.

Sign saying No Walking We Are Stalking September to October.

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 11d

A morning shtomp before the shtorrrm.

I’m back home with the kids this weekend in Newcastle, County Down.

#StormAmy is now battering the windows in that oddly pleasing way storms do. ☔️ 💨

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 11d

📻 Listen to BBC Radio Scotland’s Out of Doors tomorrow: an access special!

@bjpaddy.bsky.social will discuss opportunities to boost walking, paths & access, as per our manifesto: ramblers.org.uk/ScotManifesto

Also expect @malcolmcombe.bsky.social, @cairngormsnews.bsky.social CEO Grant Moir & more!

Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance manifesto

The Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance joint manifesto calls for an ambitious “Paths into Nature” programme from 2026-31, backed by a £50 million Scottish Paths Fund, to improve the quality, accessi...

www.ramblers.org.uk

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 13d

This was a grand day out in Fife with the lovely folk from Livingston Ramblers.

Quite simply, walking makes lives better! 🚶🥾🗺️

Grateful to the group for having us along - and for speaking so passionately.

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 13d

Discover the JOY of group walks!

We ❤️ running thousands of group walks across Scotland every year, thanks to our wonderful volunteers & support from players of People's Postcode Lottery.

🎥 We joined Livingston Ramblers at Loch Leven in Fife, to hear how group walks boost their health & happiness.

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 21d

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Council probes Aberfeldy estate that is stopping walkers from climbing four Munros

North Chesthill Estate has imposed a walking ban.

www.thecourier.co.uk

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 23d

uk.news.yahoo.com/unacceptable...

'Unacceptable': Scottish estate sparks access row after banning walkers from 4 Munros

A PERTHSHIRE estate “stopping walkers” from accessing four popular munros on its grounds due to a deer stalking program has triggered a right to roam row ...

uk.news.yahoo.com

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Gavin Corbett @gavincorbett.bsky.social · 25d

Not acceptable! In addition to @ramblersscotland.bsky.social below @walkhighlands.co.uk makes some pointed and entirely justified remarks in its guidance www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/c...

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 25d

🤦🏼More access problems in Glen Lyon, Perthshire.

North Chesthill Estate is trying to stop access to 4 popular Munros for all of Sept & Oct.

#ScottishOutdoorAccessCode accepts managing routes on specific days for 🦌 stalking, but NOT unreasonable blanket bans.

We've asked council staff to intervene.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 25d

🤦🏼More access problems in Glen Lyon, Perthshire.

North Chesthill Estate is trying to stop access to 4 popular Munros for all of Sept & Oct.

#ScottishOutdoorAccessCode accepts managing routes on specific days for 🦌 stalking, but NOT unreasonable blanket bans.

We've asked council staff to intervene.

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 25d

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 25d

Cheers. Carving’s an interesting pursuit & is hard to beat for anyone looking for a screen-avoidance pursuit!

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you, Sir.

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 26d

Aw cheers, Ben!

We’d loved watching the bottlenose dolphins at Rosemarkie this year, and it seemed the right thing to give a go.

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Danny Carden @dannyoutdoors.bsky.social · 26d

Cheers Ken. Felt like a bit of a punt starting out.

I’ve only carved a few things before, and nothing since Lockdown.

It was an enjoyable, long & concentrated task, but I’m not rushing to start another!

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