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Alana Genge

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Head of Communications and External Affairs @walkingscotland🚶‍♀️

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Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Jun 14

Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 12

BIG NEWS: Paths for All is now Walking Scotland!
We’re making walking and wheeling work for EVERYONE

Ready to walk and wheel with us?
👉 walkingscotland.org.uk

Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Aug 21

Trainers all the way!

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Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 28

We want to get Scotland walking and wheeling. Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday.
We don't mean everywhere, everywhere. Because who has time?

But if our towns, cities and rural areas are designed and managed for walking and wheeling, the benefits are huge.

walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/

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Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Aug 14

A day out at @edfringe.bsky.social will help me get my step count up!

Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Aug 14

How much should we be walking?

We share the latest research findings that suggest 7,000+ steps a day can bring several meaningful health improvements.

walkingscotland.org.uk/how-much-sho...

#ThePowerOfWalking

10,000 steps a day is seen as the target for many. However, the latest research suggests that for those of us who are not already hitting those numbers, aiming for 7,000+ steps a day can bring several meaningful health improvements compared to a low of 2,000 steps.

The findings, published in the Lancet Public Health, highlights that the benefits from walking 7,000 steps include:

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Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 16

New £100k fund launched to improve paths across Strathclyde.

We’re inviting community groups across Strathclyde to apply for a new £100,000 fund to improve local walking and wheeling routes.
walkingscotland.org.uk/our-work/pat...

#WalkingScotland #WalkTheTalk #Strathclyde

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Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 8

Have you heard about silent walking?

It's where you do not listen to music or map directions. Experts suggest it might help you reduce stress and appreciate your surroundings more. So next time, you're heading out maybe leave the headphones at home.

#WalkingScotland #WalkTheTalk

Do you listen to a podcast or music as you walk and wheel? Or are you more into silent walking?

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Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Jul 7

I walked to the shops today in the sunshine. #SmallStepsBigImpact

Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 7

The sun’s shining. A perfect excuse to leave the car behind. This week, walk or wheel for one local journey you’d normally drive.

It might feel like a small change, but that's how you start new habits. One journey at a time.

#WalkOrWheel #LeaveTheCar #SmallStepsBigImpact

small steps, big impact. Photo of person walking home from the shops.

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Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 4

Steve Jobs famously held walking meetings.
We've heard that @richardbranson.bsky.social uses walking meetings to brainstorm and make decisions.

Looking to shake up your next meeting? We've created a walking meeting guide to help get you started.
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#WalkingMeetings

why should you consider a walking meeting?

walking meetings benefit you, your colleagues and workplace by...

boosting mental health and wellbeing by reducing stress and improving mood and focus

helping you meet daily physical activity goals, while reducing sitting time. P.S sitting all day is bad for you.
P.P.S walking is good for you

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movementfhealth.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social · Jul 3

Series 2 - Movement in Conversation with Age Scotland

What’s happening in this episode:
This podcast conversation engages with Age Scotland and how they’re supporting their audience to Age Well.

www.movementforhealth.scot/podcast-epis...

#MovementInConversation
@agescotland.bsky.social

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Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 1

It's the start of the week. Make a commitment to get out walking or wheeling more this week.

Walk to improve your health.
Walk to think.
Walk to blow off steam.
Walk to get outside.
Walk to solve a problem.
Walk to connect.
Walk.

#WalkTheTalk #WalkingScotland

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Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 27

Join our bold mission to make Scotland a walking nation.

We’re looking for proactive and innovative individuals who can help amplify our voice.

Our vacancies include:
🔹 Communications and Policy Manager
🔹 Stories and Media Officer

Apply now!
👉 walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/careers/

3 people walking together on a pavement in a quiet residential area.

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Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Jun 19

I wrote a blog sharing more about how we became Walking Scotland

Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 18

How Paths for All became Walking Scotland 📖

Our Head of Communications, Alana, shares the full rebrand story - from surveys to steering groups to finding the perfect name that was there all along.

Read it here:
👉 walkingscotland.org.uk/a-new-name-a-familiar-path/

A blue promotional graphic with text reading, "As Walking Scotland, we'll continue everything we've been doing, just with a clearer message and renewed energy. The name has changed, but our direction is the same: forward, together.". To the right is a graphic device with a light blue circle and a yellow circle connected with white lines.

Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Jun 18

On my way to celebrate Scotland's #DayOfMovement.

@walkingscotland.bsky.social is proud to host and be a member of Movement for Health.

Join us today and move in anyway you can. It's good for you!

movementfhealth.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social · Jun 12

"It all adds up…you don’t need to sweat, you don’t need to take two hours out of the day, it’s the little things.” Celebration of movement
The 18th of June marks Scotland’s National Day of Movement.

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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · Jun 17

Passionate about the benefits of walking and wheeling? @walkingscotland.bsky.social are recruiting!

➡️Walking Networks Manager
➡️Walking Communities Development Officer
➡️Communications and Policy Manager
➡️ Stories and Media Officer

Found out more tinyurl.com/3ttvzwrw

Vacancies with Walking Scotland – June 2025 – Goodmoves

We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social, and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces ...

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Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Jun 16

We'd love you to join the team ⬇️

Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 16

Do you want to join us on our new journey as Walking Scotland?

We have 4 exciting vacancies. You'll be joining a passionate and dedicated team working hard to get Scots walking and wheeling.

Find out more and apply now👇
walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/car...

A blue branded graphic for Walking Scotland showing a young man with brown hair and facial hair and woman with curly ginger hair tied up and glasses. Both are smiling as they walk along a street in branded navy blue jackets. The image is set on a blue background with a green circle and yellow circle connected with white lines. Text reads, "Join our team. Help us make Scotland a walking nation" and a list of four available job vacancies.

Alana Genge @alanagenge.bsky.social · Jun 14

Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 12

BIG NEWS: Paths for All is now Walking Scotland!
We’re making walking and wheeling work for EVERYONE

Ready to walk and wheel with us?
👉 walkingscotland.org.uk