ScotWays
@scotways.com
The UK's oldest outdoor access group, we work to protect and develop access to the Scottish countryside for all. We are the authors of #ScottishHillTracks and home to the #HeritagePaths Project.
For more about us, check out our https://linktr.ee/scotways !
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ScotWays | Upholding Public Access in Scotland
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Hello Bluesky! ScotWays is a charity that upholds and defends public rights of access in Scotland.
🚶♂️🏃♀️🚲👩🦽🐴🐶 For all responsible public access
🗺️📜 Scotland's experts on rights of way
🟩➡️ Maintaining >3,500 signposts
🧑🤝🧑💷 You can join or donate to help fund our work
📖⛰️ New edition of 'Scottish Hill Tracks'
🚶♂️🏃♀️🚲👩🦽🐴🐶 For all responsible public access
🗺️📜 Scotland's experts on rights of way
🟩➡️ Maintaining >3,500 signposts
🧑🤝🧑💷 You can join or donate to help fund our work
📖⛰️ New edition of 'Scottish Hill Tracks'
Happy #FingerpostFriday!
We’ll be at the Fort William Mountain Film Festival later today at 5 pm. Come say hi, if you’re attending!
Here’s another one of our signs in Lochaber. This sign also stands near the Drove Road to Callert Ferry.
We’ll be at the Fort William Mountain Film Festival later today at 5 pm. Come say hi, if you’re attending!
Here’s another one of our signs in Lochaber. This sign also stands near the Drove Road to Callert Ferry.
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Happy #FingerpostFriday!
We’ll be at the Fort William Mountain Film Festival later today at 5 pm. Come say hi, if you’re attending!
Here’s another one of our signs in Lochaber. This sign also stands near the Drove Road to Callert Ferry.
We’ll be at the Fort William Mountain Film Festival later today at 5 pm. Come say hi, if you’re attending!
Here’s another one of our signs in Lochaber. This sign also stands near the Drove Road to Callert Ferry.
#ThrowbackThursday #FromTheArchives
This month marks 10 years since the death of Tom Hunter, a ScotWays life member, who came up with the original idea of the West Highland Way and was the author to the book ‘A Guide to the West Highland Way’, first published in 1979.
This month marks 10 years since the death of Tom Hunter, a ScotWays life member, who came up with the original idea of the West Highland Way and was the author to the book ‘A Guide to the West Highland Way’, first published in 1979.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
#ThrowbackThursday #FromTheArchives
This month marks 10 years since the death of Tom Hunter, a ScotWays life member, who came up with the original idea of the West Highland Way and was the author to the book ‘A Guide to the West Highland Way’, first published in 1979.
This month marks 10 years since the death of Tom Hunter, a ScotWays life member, who came up with the original idea of the West Highland Way and was the author to the book ‘A Guide to the West Highland Way’, first published in 1979.
Its #HillTrackTuesday!
This week we’re highlighting #ScottishHillTrack route 298, Kinloch Damh (Loch Damh to Annat or Shieldaig (Loch Torridon).
Start: NG 850 476
Finish: NG 890 542 or NG 816 542
📷Tim Simons, looking towards Beinn Bhan from the south end of Loch Damh
This week we’re highlighting #ScottishHillTrack route 298, Kinloch Damh (Loch Damh to Annat or Shieldaig (Loch Torridon).
Start: NG 850 476
Finish: NG 890 542 or NG 816 542
📷Tim Simons, looking towards Beinn Bhan from the south end of Loch Damh
February 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Its #HillTrackTuesday!
This week we’re highlighting #ScottishHillTrack route 298, Kinloch Damh (Loch Damh to Annat or Shieldaig (Loch Torridon).
Start: NG 850 476
Finish: NG 890 542 or NG 816 542
📷Tim Simons, looking towards Beinn Bhan from the south end of Loch Damh
This week we’re highlighting #ScottishHillTrack route 298, Kinloch Damh (Loch Damh to Annat or Shieldaig (Loch Torridon).
Start: NG 850 476
Finish: NG 890 542 or NG 816 542
📷Tim Simons, looking towards Beinn Bhan from the south end of Loch Damh
The Ca na Catanach is a remarkable survivor from an age when the only land routes in the north were the old ‘ways’ created by the passage of travellers on foot or horseback.
Read more about the route and its heritage information here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
Read more about the route and its heritage information here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
February 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
The Ca na Catanach is a remarkable survivor from an age when the only land routes in the north were the old ‘ways’ created by the passage of travellers on foot or horseback.
Read more about the route and its heritage information here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
Read more about the route and its heritage information here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
It’s #FingerpostFriday!
We’re heading to the Fort William Mountain Festival next weekend!
This Kinlochleven sign on the West Highland Way points towards Fort William, but it needs some care.
Come say hi at the festival to chat about volunteering opportunities relating to signpost maintenance!
We’re heading to the Fort William Mountain Festival next weekend!
This Kinlochleven sign on the West Highland Way points towards Fort William, but it needs some care.
Come say hi at the festival to chat about volunteering opportunities relating to signpost maintenance!
February 6, 2026 at 10:03 AM
It’s #FingerpostFriday!
We’re heading to the Fort William Mountain Festival next weekend!
This Kinlochleven sign on the West Highland Way points towards Fort William, but it needs some care.
Come say hi at the festival to chat about volunteering opportunities relating to signpost maintenance!
We’re heading to the Fort William Mountain Festival next weekend!
This Kinlochleven sign on the West Highland Way points towards Fort William, but it needs some care.
Come say hi at the festival to chat about volunteering opportunities relating to signpost maintenance!
Our Heritage Path of the Month for February is the Old Road from New Cumnock to Dalquhairn.
Read more about the route here:
scotways.com?p=14636&prev...
📷©Chris Wimbush
Read more about the route here:
scotways.com?p=14636&prev...
📷©Chris Wimbush
February 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Our Heritage Path of the Month for February is the Old Road from New Cumnock to Dalquhairn.
Read more about the route here:
scotways.com?p=14636&prev...
📷©Chris Wimbush
Read more about the route here:
scotways.com?p=14636&prev...
📷©Chris Wimbush
Scotways is delighted to be attending Skills for the Hills 2026 on Saturday, 7 March.
Come and say hello at our stall, we’d love to chat!
Find out more about the event here:
www.mountainaid.org.uk/skills-for-t...
📷Iain Dow
Come and say hello at our stall, we’d love to chat!
Find out more about the event here:
www.mountainaid.org.uk/skills-for-t...
📷Iain Dow
February 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Scotways is delighted to be attending Skills for the Hills 2026 on Saturday, 7 March.
Come and say hello at our stall, we’d love to chat!
Find out more about the event here:
www.mountainaid.org.uk/skills-for-t...
📷Iain Dow
Come and say hello at our stall, we’d love to chat!
Find out more about the event here:
www.mountainaid.org.uk/skills-for-t...
📷Iain Dow
Our former historic sign has been missing for several years, but we would like to replace it, as this is an important junction partway along the Scottish Hill Tracks route 108, and it also points along the Midmuir Drove Road.
January 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Our former historic sign has been missing for several years, but we would like to replace it, as this is an important junction partway along the Scottish Hill Tracks route 108, and it also points along the Midmuir Drove Road.
This week’s #HillTrackTuesday comes from Dumfries and Galloway and is #ScottishHillTrack route 79: Clatteringshaws to Dalmellington.
Start: NX 567 771
Finish: NS 480 058
You can also find the full route description here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Ross Muir
Start: NX 567 771
Finish: NS 480 058
You can also find the full route description here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Ross Muir
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
This week’s #HillTrackTuesday comes from Dumfries and Galloway and is #ScottishHillTrack route 79: Clatteringshaws to Dalmellington.
Start: NX 567 771
Finish: NS 480 058
You can also find the full route description here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Ross Muir
Start: NX 567 771
Finish: NS 480 058
You can also find the full route description here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Ross Muir
#ScottishHillTrack route 221 from Glenbuchat (Strathdon) to Cabrach is between the upper reaches of the Rivers Don and Deveron. It crosses high, featureless ground where paths and tracks are barely discernible in places, so good navigational skills are required in poor conditions.
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM
#ScottishHillTrack route 221 from Glenbuchat (Strathdon) to Cabrach is between the upper reaches of the Rivers Don and Deveron. It crosses high, featureless ground where paths and tracks are barely discernible in places, so good navigational skills are required in poor conditions.
Did you know?
We are one of the world’s oldest outdoor access charities. We have been protecting rights of way and public access in Scotland since 1845.
You can read more about the history of ScotWays here:
scotways.com/ken/the-hist...
We are one of the world’s oldest outdoor access charities. We have been protecting rights of way and public access in Scotland since 1845.
You can read more about the history of ScotWays here:
scotways.com/ken/the-hist...
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know?
We are one of the world’s oldest outdoor access charities. We have been protecting rights of way and public access in Scotland since 1845.
You can read more about the history of ScotWays here:
scotways.com/ken/the-hist...
We are one of the world’s oldest outdoor access charities. We have been protecting rights of way and public access in Scotland since 1845.
You can read more about the history of ScotWays here:
scotways.com/ken/the-hist...
#FingerpostFriday Thanks to volunteers John and Rod for replacing our signpost at Ardtalnaig, #LochTay – the new one looks much smarter than the old!
📷 Before: Peter Ritchie, After: Rod Dalitz
📷 Before: Peter Ritchie, After: Rod Dalitz
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#FingerpostFriday Thanks to volunteers John and Rod for replacing our signpost at Ardtalnaig, #LochTay – the new one looks much smarter than the old!
📷 Before: Peter Ritchie, After: Rod Dalitz
📷 Before: Peter Ritchie, After: Rod Dalitz
#ThrowbackThursday #FromTheArchives
Last year, to celebrate the 140th year of ScotWays signposting routes around Scotland, we shared many photos of our signposting history (such as the featured photo from 1979).
Last year, to celebrate the 140th year of ScotWays signposting routes around Scotland, we shared many photos of our signposting history (such as the featured photo from 1979).
January 15, 2026 at 9:42 AM
#ThrowbackThursday #FromTheArchives
Last year, to celebrate the 140th year of ScotWays signposting routes around Scotland, we shared many photos of our signposting history (such as the featured photo from 1979).
Last year, to celebrate the 140th year of ScotWays signposting routes around Scotland, we shared many photos of our signposting history (such as the featured photo from 1979).
A reminder that if you have a question about rights of way and/or statutory access rights, you may find the answer on our Ken FAQ, which looks to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
scotways.com/ken/access-r...
scotways.com/ken/access-r...
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A reminder that if you have a question about rights of way and/or statutory access rights, you may find the answer on our Ken FAQ, which looks to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
scotways.com/ken/access-r...
scotways.com/ken/access-r...
Happy #HillTrackTuesday!
This week’s #ScottishHillTrack is route 313 from Lochluichart or Achnasheen to Loch a’ Bhraoin (Braemore).
Start: NH312626 or NH198599
Finish: NH162760
📹Rachel Taylor
This week’s #ScottishHillTrack is route 313 from Lochluichart or Achnasheen to Loch a’ Bhraoin (Braemore).
Start: NH312626 or NH198599
Finish: NH162760
📹Rachel Taylor
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Happy #HillTrackTuesday!
This week’s #ScottishHillTrack is route 313 from Lochluichart or Achnasheen to Loch a’ Bhraoin (Braemore).
Start: NH312626 or NH198599
Finish: NH162760
📹Rachel Taylor
This week’s #ScottishHillTrack is route 313 from Lochluichart or Achnasheen to Loch a’ Bhraoin (Braemore).
Start: NH312626 or NH198599
Finish: NH162760
📹Rachel Taylor
#Throwback to this stunning photo of the snow-covered peaks of Torridon, taken back in 2010.
Taken some pictures in the snow recently? Share them below 👇
📷Iain Dow
Taken some pictures in the snow recently? Share them below 👇
📷Iain Dow
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
#Throwback to this stunning photo of the snow-covered peaks of Torridon, taken back in 2010.
Taken some pictures in the snow recently? Share them below 👇
📷Iain Dow
Taken some pictures in the snow recently? Share them below 👇
📷Iain Dow
What we’re manifesting for in 2026✨
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
What we’re manifesting for in 2026✨
Our first #HilltrackTuesday of the year comes from #ScottishHillTrack 139, Bonawe (Loch Etive) to Glen Etive.
This 22km route goes along the west shore of Loch Etive for most of its length, with excellent views across the loch to Ben Cruachan and Ben Starav (pictured here).
📷Adam Ward
This 22km route goes along the west shore of Loch Etive for most of its length, with excellent views across the loch to Ben Cruachan and Ben Starav (pictured here).
📷Adam Ward
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Our first #HilltrackTuesday of the year comes from #ScottishHillTrack 139, Bonawe (Loch Etive) to Glen Etive.
This 22km route goes along the west shore of Loch Etive for most of its length, with excellent views across the loch to Ben Cruachan and Ben Starav (pictured here).
📷Adam Ward
This 22km route goes along the west shore of Loch Etive for most of its length, with excellent views across the loch to Ben Cruachan and Ben Starav (pictured here).
📷Adam Ward
Happy New Year!
Our #HeritagePath of the month is Hexpethgate. This old crossing of the Border is mentioned in a state paper of 1543 (Henry VIII Domestic Series XVIII) as one of seventeen crossings of the Cheviots.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷© Andrew Curtis, Geograph
Our #HeritagePath of the month is Hexpethgate. This old crossing of the Border is mentioned in a state paper of 1543 (Henry VIII Domestic Series XVIII) as one of seventeen crossings of the Cheviots.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷© Andrew Curtis, Geograph
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Happy New Year!
Our #HeritagePath of the month is Hexpethgate. This old crossing of the Border is mentioned in a state paper of 1543 (Henry VIII Domestic Series XVIII) as one of seventeen crossings of the Cheviots.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷© Andrew Curtis, Geograph
Our #HeritagePath of the month is Hexpethgate. This old crossing of the Border is mentioned in a state paper of 1543 (Henry VIII Domestic Series XVIII) as one of seventeen crossings of the Cheviots.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷© Andrew Curtis, Geograph
Season's greetings from the ScotWays team!
ScotWays is now closed for the festive season and will re-open on Monday, 5 January 2026.
You can still get advice on outdoor access rights in Scotland.
scotways.com/outdoor-acce...
📷Richard Doake
ScotWays is now closed for the festive season and will re-open on Monday, 5 January 2026.
You can still get advice on outdoor access rights in Scotland.
scotways.com/outdoor-acce...
📷Richard Doake
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Season's greetings from the ScotWays team!
ScotWays is now closed for the festive season and will re-open on Monday, 5 January 2026.
You can still get advice on outdoor access rights in Scotland.
scotways.com/outdoor-acce...
📷Richard Doake
ScotWays is now closed for the festive season and will re-open on Monday, 5 January 2026.
You can still get advice on outdoor access rights in Scotland.
scotways.com/outdoor-acce...
📷Richard Doake
Do all roads lead to Rome? 🤔
Our only international sign stands beside an old Roman road, near the Antonine Wall.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
#FingerpostFriday
📷Brian Cairns
Our only international sign stands beside an old Roman road, near the Antonine Wall.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
#FingerpostFriday
📷Brian Cairns
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Do all roads lead to Rome? 🤔
Our only international sign stands beside an old Roman road, near the Antonine Wall.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
#FingerpostFriday
📷Brian Cairns
Our only international sign stands beside an old Roman road, near the Antonine Wall.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
#FingerpostFriday
📷Brian Cairns
Have you thought about joining a Local Access Forum?
@westlothiancouncil.bsky.social is recruiting for a West Lothian resident to join their Local Access Forum, to help represent the views of the public in respect of outdoor access.
westlothian.gov.uk/article/7719...
(1/2) 📷 Neil Birch
@westlothiancouncil.bsky.social is recruiting for a West Lothian resident to join their Local Access Forum, to help represent the views of the public in respect of outdoor access.
westlothian.gov.uk/article/7719...
(1/2) 📷 Neil Birch
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Have you thought about joining a Local Access Forum?
@westlothiancouncil.bsky.social is recruiting for a West Lothian resident to join their Local Access Forum, to help represent the views of the public in respect of outdoor access.
westlothian.gov.uk/article/7719...
(1/2) 📷 Neil Birch
@westlothiancouncil.bsky.social is recruiting for a West Lothian resident to join their Local Access Forum, to help represent the views of the public in respect of outdoor access.
westlothian.gov.uk/article/7719...
(1/2) 📷 Neil Birch
It is said that in 1746, some 700 Highlanders took Jock's Road on their way to fight at Culloden, although use of the Capel Mounth is also reported.
You can read more about Jock’s Road here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Iain Dow
You can read more about Jock’s Road here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Iain Dow
December 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It is said that in 1746, some 700 Highlanders took Jock's Road on their way to fight at Culloden, although use of the Capel Mounth is also reported.
You can read more about Jock’s Road here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Iain Dow
You can read more about Jock’s Road here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Iain Dow
For our final #HillTrackTuesday before the holidays we’re highlighting the Posties Path.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷 © Chris Eilbeck, Geograph
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷 © Chris Eilbeck, Geograph
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
For our final #HillTrackTuesday before the holidays we’re highlighting the Posties Path.
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷 © Chris Eilbeck, Geograph
Read more here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷 © Chris Eilbeck, Geograph
Our Teemill Shop is now live!
Help Support Scotways to champion access rights through branded clothing and merch.
Find the link to our Teemill Shop on our Shop page and through the link in our bio:
scotways.com/shop/
Help Support Scotways to champion access rights through branded clothing and merch.
Find the link to our Teemill Shop on our Shop page and through the link in our bio:
scotways.com/shop/
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Our Teemill Shop is now live!
Help Support Scotways to champion access rights through branded clothing and merch.
Find the link to our Teemill Shop on our Shop page and through the link in our bio:
scotways.com/shop/
Help Support Scotways to champion access rights through branded clothing and merch.
Find the link to our Teemill Shop on our Shop page and through the link in our bio:
scotways.com/shop/