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Nick Hobson @nickhobson25.bsky.social · 5h

Great initiative!

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 6h

🌳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 · 5h

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 · 6h

🌳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 · 6h

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 · 6h

🌳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 · 1d

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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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Scottish Outdoor Access Code recognises that specific routes may need managed for 🦌 stalking on specific days, but NOT unreasonable blanket bans like this.

Section 14 of Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 gives councils power to remove non-compliant signs.

@perthandkinross.bsky.social must act now.

A patch of purple heather on the hillside, with tree-filled glen below.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

⛰ 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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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 28d

Government Ministers are set to decide on whether a new golf course should be built at Coul Links, which would cause irreversible damage to its incredible wildlife.

Sign our e-action and help save this precious habitat 👇

buff.ly/zQO8qu2

#UKWildlife #BirdingScotland

A view out to a calm, blue sea over golden sands. There is tussocky dune grass in the foreground. Credit: Scott Leatham

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DrNaturegirl @drnaturegirl.debbiemross.co.uk · 7d

Still time to come for a wee walk with me this week…

drnaturegirl.substack.com/p/come-for-a...

#blog #local #walk #biodiversity #natureunderthreat

Come For a Wee Walk With Me

It’s not far, but it’s interesting, a wild, protected dune habitat on my doorstep, well, at the back of my garden to be precise.

drnaturegirl.substack.com

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Malcolm Combe @malcolmcombe.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to speaking to Mark and Rachel tomorrow for what I hope will be an enlightening discussion. I suspect I'll be on at 7am, so if you want to listen live it will be an early start (and it's an even earlier start for me...).

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 5d

📻 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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Helen Todd @helenrambler.bsky.social · 5d

Drookit, but still smiling! Not the best weather for a catch up with @gavincorbett.bsky.social but always good to get out - and lots of outdoor things to talk about. The Water of Leith provided a lovely autumnal route through Edinburgh. @wolct.bsky.social @ramblersscotland.bsky.social

Man standing in wet clothes on an urban path by a river in autumn. Rain falling, puddles on the path.

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Gavin Corbett @gavincorbett.bsky.social · 5d

The Radical Road by Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh has been closed for far too long. Today’s site visit went through the plans for phase 1 reopening from the top end as far as Hutton’s Rock in the south quarry. Due by Spring 2026.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 5d

📻 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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 7d

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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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 13d

"I had a great time, meeting new people & getting outside of my comfort zone. I feel more comfortable in planning a walk outside & how to achieve that!"

A happy Out There Award participant! 👆 Book now for Edinburgh & Glasgow awards in Oct: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/out-there-award-3112469

A group of people standing behind a fence, observing a pond surrounded by grass and trees under a clear sky.

Four individuals proudly displaying certificates in a sunny park.

Four individuals examining a map together in a park.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 14d

🎟️ Last call for this year's Out There Award! 🕰️

Just a few spaces left on both of our final events in Scotland in 2025 - in #Edinburgh & #Glasgow throughout the 4 & 5 Oct weekend!

Aged 18-26? Make pals & learn outdoor skills for FREE! 🧭 🗺️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/out-there-award-3112469

Two people walking through a grassy field, smiling and chatting. One is holding a map.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Right now, Scottish Ministers are deciding if Coul Links will become a golf course.

As well as a globally-protected habitat, these Highland dunes are home to informal paths & the John o' Groats Trail, which up to 7 holes would cross.

✍️ Please, act to #SaveCoulLinks: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

A scenic dune system with sea and hills beyond

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 15d

We need help to #SaveCoulLinks!📢

One of Scotland’s last remaining undeveloped dune systems is under threat again. Plans to build a golf course would destroy this beautiful & vital ecosystem.

Join us & send a message to Scottish Ministers 👉 https://loom.ly/rnKdZDw

📷Craig-Allardyce

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 16d

It’s a great shame, particularly as the *vast* majority of Scotland’s deer estates work within the Code, alongside walkers and other people enjoying days out in the countryside.

We hope this issue can be resolved very soon, through some rapid intervention by access officials.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 16d

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

#ScottishOutdoorAccessCode is clear on 🦌 stalking:

Landowners can manage routes on specific days, but NOT force unreasonable blanket bans.

We hope @perthandkinross.bsky.social can intervene.

'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…

www.thenational.scot

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 19d

🤦🏼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 · 23d

We love breaking down barriers to #walking for refugees, asylum seekers & people from Global Majority backgrounds, via our Community Outreach Project: ramblers.org.uk/outreachscot

🎞️ This #NationalInclusionWeek, hear from our president Zahrah as she walks with some of our newest Community Champions!

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Right now, Scottish Ministers are deciding if Coul Links will become a golf course.

As well as a globally-protected habitat, these Highland dunes are home to informal paths & the John o' Groats Trail, which up to 7 holes would cross.

✍️ Please, act to #SaveCoulLinks: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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