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Gavin Corbett @gavincorbett.bsky.social · 19h

I’m attending this event today for @ramblersscotland.bsky.social. Wildfires have devastating impact so it’s important that policy and practice is firmly rooted in evidence and consideration of all the possible causes of fire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Big thanks to ministers, MSPs, MPs, councillors, candidates and members at #SNP25 for filling up our map of favourite walks. From mountain top to coast, woodland and river; from city to country, the map shows just how rich our walking opportunities are!

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

The MSP for East Lothian Paul Maclennan at #SNP25 had powerful personal testimony on the health benefits of recreational walking and the huge asset of the John Muir Way which starts in his constituency

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Cabinet Secretary for Housing Mairi McAllan highlighted the Southern Upland Way as one her favourite paths at #SNP25 and shared views on the importance of getting outside for recreation as a community benefit as well as for health and wellbeing.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Depute first minister @kateforbes.bsky.social has probably the best constituency in Scotland for mountains and walks and highlighted Glen Affric as a particularly favourite place to walk in nature #SNP25

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

The cabinet secretary for finance @shonarobison.bsky.social popped by during a busy time at #SNP25. The Scottish Budget deals with over £50 billion of spend. In our manifesto for 2026 we argue that a tiny investment in a Scottish Paths Fund could go a long way. Ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Great to speak to @jennimintomsp.bsky.social minister for public health and women’s health about the clear relationship between outdoor recreation and physical and mental health at #SNP25

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Scottish access rights are world-class.👣

But when issue crop up - like 'No Walking' signs or dirty camping - we need councils to fund & back their Access Officers to find solutions.

🎧 Hear more from @bjpaddy.bsky.social on the BBC's Scotland Outdoors pod: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0m6qh9y

Scotland Outdoors - Snorkelling Artists, Acorns and Access - BBC Sounds

Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Our final visitor of day 2 of #SNP25 is @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice. Making outdoor access an everyday reality for everyone is a top priority for us and in our shared proposals for the 2026 election. See ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Government minister @mareetodd.bsky.social has been a longstanding supporter of the daily mile and the health benefits of outdoor recreation and spoke to us powerfully at #SNP25 on the emotional pull of the outdoors for people.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy @gillianamartin.bsky.social for visiting our stand at #SNP25 and recognising the value of paths into nature.

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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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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 3d

We are here all weekend with Mountaineering Scotland at SNP conference talking to delegates about making outdoor access an everyday reality (ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto) and highlighting their favourite walk! Come and see us! #snp25

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 4d

⛰️ Good @scotnational.bsky.social story on attempts to block walkers from 4 popular Munros at Glen Lyon, Perthshire.

We need a long-term solution that supports walkers to enjoy North Chesthill Estate, as per Scotland's world-class access laws.

@perthandkinross.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social

Scottish estate order to remove 'no walking' signs at popular Munros

A SCOTTISH estate has been ordered to remove “No Walking” signs aimed at stopping hillwalkers from accessing four popular Munros on its grounds…

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 5d

🚶🏼‍♀"I'm getting fitter from it, getting more mobile."

Sheila's among 100s of women who volunteer time, experience & skills to lead fun walks for our groups in Scotland.

This Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week, we're celebrating the positive impact women have upon Scottish walking. #SheCanSheWill

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Nick Hobson @nickhobson25.bsky.social · 6d

Great initiative!

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 · 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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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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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.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 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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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · Sep 10

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 👇

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#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 · 13d

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

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#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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