Danny Carden
@dannyoutdoors.bsky.social
Keen for all things nature, access and the outdoors, especially those involving rocks, ice and snow. 🧗 ⛰️ 🌳 👟 🦦 🥾
Land Reform Act (Scotland) Act 2003 fanboy.
My views.
Land Reform Act (Scotland) Act 2003 fanboy.
My views.
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Danny Carden
@dannyoutdoors.bsky.social
· Nov 27
I’m a Northern Irish outdoorsy type, enjoying life living in Scotland with my young family.
I’m a big fan of nature, mountains, beaches, paths and Scotland’s right to roam.
I’ll try to post here about adventures on hills, rock, ice and water. 🧗 🏊 🌳 🦦 🏃
I’m a big fan of nature, mountains, beaches, paths and Scotland’s right to roam.
I’ll try to post here about adventures on hills, rock, ice and water. 🧗 🏊 🌳 🦦 🏃
A little slice of heaven yesterday at Meal Beach, Burra.
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A little slice of heaven yesterday at Meal Beach, Burra.
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. 🚀
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. 🚀
October 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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. 🚀
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. 🚀
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.
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.
October 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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.
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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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.
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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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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!
A set of clear, achievable actions that would benefit everyone, including land managers. Real win-wins. Hope the political parties are reading it!
🌳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
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
October 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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!
A set of clear, achievable actions that would benefit everyone, including land managers. Real win-wins. Hope the political parties are reading it!
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Scotland really desperately needs a Scottish Paths Fund like this.
🌳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
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
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Scotland really desperately needs a Scottish Paths Fund like this.
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.
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.
October 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by Danny Carden
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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
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
Reposted by Danny Carden
🌳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
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
October 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🌳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
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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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?
🌳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
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
October 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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?
Reposted by Danny Carden
⛰ 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.
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.
October 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
⛰ 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.
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.
Reposted by Danny Carden
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.
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.
October 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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.
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.
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. ☔️ 💨
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. ☔️ 💨
October 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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. ☔️ 💨
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. ☔️ 💨
Reposted by Danny Carden
📻 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!
@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
October 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📻 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!
@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!
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.
Quite simply, walking makes lives better! 🚶🥾🗺️
Grateful to the group for having us along - and for speaking so passionately.
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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
Quite simply, walking makes lives better! 🚶🥾🗺️
Grateful to the group for having us along - and for speaking so passionately.
Reposted by Danny Carden
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...
🤦🏼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.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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...
Reposted by Danny Carden
🤦🏼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.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🤦🏼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.
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.
Pretty chuffed with how this wee dude panned out. 🐬
A surprise 40th birthday present for my wife.
God knows how many late-night hours I spent carving. The final stages involved some nervy dorsal and pectoral fin manoeuvres.
Its wee storage house is the original block of lime that it came from.
A surprise 40th birthday present for my wife.
God knows how many late-night hours I spent carving. The final stages involved some nervy dorsal and pectoral fin manoeuvres.
Its wee storage house is the original block of lime that it came from.
September 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Pretty chuffed with how this wee dude panned out. 🐬
A surprise 40th birthday present for my wife.
God knows how many late-night hours I spent carving. The final stages involved some nervy dorsal and pectoral fin manoeuvres.
Its wee storage house is the original block of lime that it came from.
A surprise 40th birthday present for my wife.
God knows how many late-night hours I spent carving. The final stages involved some nervy dorsal and pectoral fin manoeuvres.
Its wee storage house is the original block of lime that it came from.
Reposted by Danny Carden
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...
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...
September 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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...
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...
Cool to see this eye-catching path campaign making the @dailymail.co.uk & @telegraphnews.bsky.social at the weekend!
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
September 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Cool to see this eye-catching path campaign making the @dailymail.co.uk & @telegraphnews.bsky.social at the weekend!
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...