Ramblers Scotland
@ramblersscotland.bsky.social
Our charity is proud to:
🥾Break down barriers to walking
👟Fight for the places we love to walk
🗺️Champion access rights
🚶🏽♀️ Run 3,500 group walks a year across Scotland
ramblers.org.uk/scotland
🥾Break down barriers to walking
👟Fight for the places we love to walk
🗺️Champion access rights
🚶🏽♀️ Run 3,500 group walks a year across Scotland
ramblers.org.uk/scotland
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To help Scotland's walking community stride on to Bluesky together, we've created a 'Scottish Walking Starter Pack' that is specifically relevant to.... well... Scotland & walking! 👟🥾
We'll keep it updated so please just shout if you, or someone you know, should be added.👇🏽
bsky.app/starter-pack...
We'll keep it updated so please just shout if you, or someone you know, should be added.👇🏽
bsky.app/starter-pack...
🗞️ BBC report on the 7-year closure of Edinburgh's Radical Road.👇🏻
After years of delay, Historic Environment Scotland must publish plans for reopening the 200-year-old path & boosting the wider Holyrood Park trail network.
Then, crack on with delivering paths worthy of a world-famous heritage site.
After years of delay, Historic Environment Scotland must publish plans for reopening the 200-year-old path & boosting the wider Holyrood Park trail network.
Then, crack on with delivering paths worthy of a world-famous heritage site.
Why has one of Edinburgh's best views been off-limits for seven years?
The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🗞️ BBC report on the 7-year closure of Edinburgh's Radical Road.👇🏻
After years of delay, Historic Environment Scotland must publish plans for reopening the 200-year-old path & boosting the wider Holyrood Park trail network.
Then, crack on with delivering paths worthy of a world-famous heritage site.
After years of delay, Historic Environment Scotland must publish plans for reopening the 200-year-old path & boosting the wider Holyrood Park trail network.
Then, crack on with delivering paths worthy of a world-famous heritage site.
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Lots of people here in Perth for @revivecoalition.bsky.social event “What Scotland wants: real land reform”. What @ramblersscotland.bsky.social wants are outdoor access rights where world class principles are matched by day to day reality for people walking in our wonderful country:
November 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Lots of people here in Perth for @revivecoalition.bsky.social event “What Scotland wants: real land reform”. What @ramblersscotland.bsky.social wants are outdoor access rights where world class principles are matched by day to day reality for people walking in our wonderful country:
Shape the future of Scottish walking, by joining our Strategic Committee!
☑️ Convener & VC: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpsrIAC/convener-vice-convener
☑️ Ordinary Members: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpuTIAS/committee-members
Let's make walking accessible & fun for all!
☑️ Convener & VC: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpsrIAC/convener-vice-convener
☑️ Ordinary Members: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpuTIAS/committee-members
Let's make walking accessible & fun for all!
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Shape the future of Scottish walking, by joining our Strategic Committee!
☑️ Convener & VC: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpsrIAC/convener-vice-convener
☑️ Ordinary Members: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpuTIAS/committee-members
Let's make walking accessible & fun for all!
☑️ Convener & VC: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpsrIAC/convener-vice-convener
☑️ Ordinary Members: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001FpuTIAS/committee-members
Let's make walking accessible & fun for all!
🥾 Thanks to Cath & Livingston Ramblers for welcoming us on a scenic day out in Fife & sharing what walking means to them.
Our amazing volunteers, alongside support from players of People's Postcode Lottery, help us run thousands of group walks across Scotland each year: ramblers.org.uk/go-walking
Our amazing volunteers, alongside support from players of People's Postcode Lottery, help us run thousands of group walks across Scotland each year: ramblers.org.uk/go-walking
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🥾 Thanks to Cath & Livingston Ramblers for welcoming us on a scenic day out in Fife & sharing what walking means to them.
Our amazing volunteers, alongside support from players of People's Postcode Lottery, help us run thousands of group walks across Scotland each year: ramblers.org.uk/go-walking
Our amazing volunteers, alongside support from players of People's Postcode Lottery, help us run thousands of group walks across Scotland each year: ramblers.org.uk/go-walking
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While the Bill is not the final word on land reform by a long shot, it requires all landowners with estates of more than 1000 ha to consult on and produce land management plans which include how outdoor access rights will be upheld. This is strongly supported by @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill is:
✅ Yes - 85
❌ No - 28
🟣 Abstain - 9
The Bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/g4AC50XnkZw
✅ Yes - 85
❌ No - 28
🟣 Abstain - 9
The Bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/g4AC50XnkZw
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
While the Bill is not the final word on land reform by a long shot, it requires all landowners with estates of more than 1000 ha to consult on and produce land management plans which include how outdoor access rights will be upheld. This is strongly supported by @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
Two days of amendments on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill are underway in Parliament just now. Our asks were sent to MSPs last week www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland/bri...
Briefing on Land Reform Bill Stage Three debate
We want this new law to better support and protect Scotland’s world-class access rights.
www.ramblers.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Two days of amendments on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill are underway in Parliament just now. Our asks were sent to MSPs last week www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland/bri...
🎉 An honour to be hosted last Friday by Edinburgh’s Deputy Lord Provost for a Civic Reception to mark 60 years of Ramblers Scotland!
It was a chance to reflect on 6 decades of promoting walking & championing access for all. We were joined by amazing volunteers & our VPs, Lucy Wallace & Ben Dolphin.
It was a chance to reflect on 6 decades of promoting walking & championing access for all. We were joined by amazing volunteers & our VPs, Lucy Wallace & Ben Dolphin.
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🎉 An honour to be hosted last Friday by Edinburgh’s Deputy Lord Provost for a Civic Reception to mark 60 years of Ramblers Scotland!
It was a chance to reflect on 6 decades of promoting walking & championing access for all. We were joined by amazing volunteers & our VPs, Lucy Wallace & Ben Dolphin.
It was a chance to reflect on 6 decades of promoting walking & championing access for all. We were joined by amazing volunteers & our VPs, Lucy Wallace & Ben Dolphin.
"Almost half of minority ethnic Brits say they have had negative experiences in nature because of their identity."
👇🏿Insightful piece by @theleaduk.bsky.social.
We're determined to break down barriers to Scotland's outdoors, so walking is the inclusive activity that it should be. #BlackHistoryMonth
👇🏿Insightful piece by @theleaduk.bsky.social.
We're determined to break down barriers to Scotland's outdoors, so walking is the inclusive activity that it should be. #BlackHistoryMonth
“Left for dead” on Snowdon by white hiking group: Rural racism is not a myth
Half of ethnic minority Brits have reported “negative experiences” in nature because of their racial identity, according to new research shared exclusively with The Lead.
national.thelead.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
"Almost half of minority ethnic Brits say they have had negative experiences in nature because of their identity."
👇🏿Insightful piece by @theleaduk.bsky.social.
We're determined to break down barriers to Scotland's outdoors, so walking is the inclusive activity that it should be. #BlackHistoryMonth
👇🏿Insightful piece by @theleaduk.bsky.social.
We're determined to break down barriers to Scotland's outdoors, so walking is the inclusive activity that it should be. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Exploring Edinburgh, building confidence, and connecting through community. 🌿
Our Community Champions, trained through Ramblers Scotland initiative, have been leading walks across the city, helping New Scots discover new places and friendships along the way.
Our Community Champions, trained through Ramblers Scotland initiative, have been leading walks across the city, helping New Scots discover new places and friendships along the way.
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Exploring Edinburgh, building confidence, and connecting through community. 🌿
Our Community Champions, trained through Ramblers Scotland initiative, have been leading walks across the city, helping New Scots discover new places and friendships along the way.
Our Community Champions, trained through Ramblers Scotland initiative, have been leading walks across the city, helping New Scots discover new places and friendships along the way.
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After 3 days inside at SNP conference with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
stall and then wildfires summit with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social and @siobhian.bsky.social, it is great to get a night in Ruigh Aiteachain and a walk out over Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Sgor Gaoith. T-shirts weather on tops!
stall and then wildfires summit with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social and @siobhian.bsky.social, it is great to get a night in Ruigh Aiteachain and a walk out over Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Sgor Gaoith. T-shirts weather on tops!
October 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
After 3 days inside at SNP conference with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
stall and then wildfires summit with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social and @siobhian.bsky.social, it is great to get a night in Ruigh Aiteachain and a walk out over Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Sgor Gaoith. T-shirts weather on tops!
stall and then wildfires summit with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social and @siobhian.bsky.social, it is great to get a night in Ruigh Aiteachain and a walk out over Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Sgor Gaoith. T-shirts weather on tops!
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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
Scotland | Latest News & Updates | BBC News
Get all the latest news, live updates and content about the Scotland from across the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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
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!
October 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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!
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
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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
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.
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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.
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
October 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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
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
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
www.bbc.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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
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
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
October 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
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.
October 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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.
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.
October 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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.
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.
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
October 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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
⛰️ 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
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…
www.thenational.scot
October 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
⛰️ 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
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
🚶🏼♀"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
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
October 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🚶🏼♀"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
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