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Red Rope Scotland
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We're a national club for walkers and climbers with socialist and green ethics. Affiliated to Mountaineering Scotland. We have day walks and weekend trips - why not join us?
https://www.redrope.org.uk/
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Red Rope Scotland @redropescot.bsky.social · Dec 24
First Bluesky post! We're Scottish members of Red Rope, mostly from Edinburgh & Glasgow but also across Scotland. We enjoy hillwalking, climbing, cycling, swimming, cake ...

We post about our monthly weekend trips. We also do regular day walks from Edinburgh & sometimes Glasgow.

Please join us!
redropescot.bsky.social
We're off on the train to North Berwick for our next day walk, Saturday 29 November. Why not join us? Non-members are welcome. A walk up Berwick Law, a circuit of Balgone Lake, with optional tea & scones at the end. More info and sign up details here:
forms.gle/bREVyRGQraKY...
Man standing above North Berwick on Berwick Law, looking down on the town and the sea, on a winter's afternoon.
November 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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helenrambler.bsky.social
What a contrast! Wild winter adventures above Glen Feshie in the #Cairngorms today, and then down to a lovely, peaceful and sunny Caledonian pinewood below.
A woman walking up a snowy and icy mountain path through spindrift, with wooded lowlands behind Woman walking on an icy track in snowy moorland on the Cairngorm plateau A track leading downhill through snowy moorland with green, wooded land below Caledonian pinewood in Glen Feshie with a track running through
November 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
redropescot.bsky.social
Time to dig out the ice axes for our trip to the Cairngorms this weekend!
walkhighlands.co.uk walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 6d
Heads up - it's been a long wait this year but don't be complacent - looks like proper winter conditions are finally arriving on the hills. Think about the kit you need and remember to check the MWIS Mountain Weather Information Service or @metoffice.gov.uk mountain forecasts.
MWIS forecast for tomorrow (Friday) in the West Highlands
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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helenrambler.bsky.social
Come on ScotGov, this is unforgivable - and stupid! Funding for paths, etc, has always been part of the agricultural funding farmers could bid for, since 2005. It’s a tiny proportion of the overall farming budget. If land managers can’t get £££, why should they pay for this public good themselves? 😡
ramblersscotland.bsky.social Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 7d
Quality trails = more healthy, happy walking people. 🚶

So we're shocked to learn that ScotGov’s post-Brexit farm subsidy system will fail to replace lost funding for paths and access. ➡️ www.ramblers.org.uk/post-brexit-...

Scotland will be left with the worst funding for outdoor access in Britain.🤦🏻‍♀️
A grassy track alongside a loch with a pointy mountain beyond.
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
redropescot.bsky.social
We're off to the #Cairngorms for our next trip, 14-16 Nov to Milehouse hut, Kincraig. This is a regular November destination - shorter days & mixed weather, but we've still had some great walks.
We have monthly weekend trips, non-members are welcome to come on a trip before joining the club.
Group of hillwalkers by the side of a burn on a heathery hillside holding an EU flag Three hillwalkers heading along a path on a rocky, heathery hillside with the Lairig Ghru in the background. Two walkers on a very narrow path through a snowy heather moorland with snow covered hills behind. Four hillwalkers and a dog sitting in a rocky summit shelter on top of a mountain in the Cairngorms
November 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
redropescot.bsky.social
We braved the chilly wind and rain last Sunday and enjoyed a walk from South Queensferry through Hopetoun estate. Good chat, great scenery and lots of fresh air!
Our next day walk is on 23 November around North Berwick. Details to follow.
A woman on a road by the Firth of Forth looking at the Forth bridges A man walking on a beach along the Firth of Forth in Hopetoun estate, past a stone with a CND symbol painted on it The Queensferry crossing from the south Four hikers in waterproofs, taken in a graveyard
October 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
redropescot.bsky.social
We had a grand time in the Lake District this month. Not great weather, but we got out into the hills each day and enjoyed great meals too (as always on Red Rope trips!).
Our next trip is to the Cairngorms in November then we're off to the Angus Glens in December. New members welcome! 🥾
Group of 5 hikers standing in a row in a moorland setting in the Lake District Two people climbing down a rocky mountain slope in misty conditions. Four hikers walking alongside a river across a moorland with mountains behind Five people sitting at a table with a meal set out in front of them all, plus bottles of wine on the table.
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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helenrambler.bsky.social
What a fabulous day in the Mamores. Didn’t see a soul all day, walking up from Kinlochleven. Enjoyed autumn colours and the roaring of deer all around.
First photo from Binnein Mor with Ben Nevis behind, almost emerging from cloud.
Woman sitting on a rocky mountain summit, Ben Nevis and other mountains behind. Blue skies with a bank of cloud hiding the summit of the Ben. Autumn scene of mixed woodland above a loch surrounded by mountains, mist lifting from the loch A man walking down a Glen with a sunny wooded hillside behind him A view of a loch between two mountains, a passing cloud just visible above
October 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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redropescot.bsky.social
Join us on our next day walk on Sunday 26 Oct. From South Queensferry to Hopetoun estate, Abercorn Church & Midhope Castle. Enjoy autumnal woods, fungi and historical highlights - and good chat! More details at this link, all welcome, including non-members:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1-1H...
A wooden footbridge over a burn in a woodland in winter. A group of people are crossing the bridge.
October 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Strong article written by Max Wiszniewski, Campaign Manager for @revivecoalition.bsky.social & published by The Herald as part of its series on Scottish land reform.

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/13/g...
Grouse moors: Scotland’s land crisis in plain sight (by Max Wiszniewski, featured in The Herald)
The Herald continues its feature on land reform today, with an article written by Max Wiszniewski, Campaign Manager for REVIVE, the coalition for grouse moor reform: Scotland’s grouse moors are und…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
October 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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christownsend.bsky.social
parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/10/12/c...
Culblean Hill, playing with fire in the Cairngorms National Park and the politics of muirburn - parkswatchscotland
On Thursday 9th October, the same day Jim Fairlie the Scottish Government minister responsible announced a further 9 month delay in the “watered down” – excuse the phrase –  muirburn licensing scheme,...
parkswatchscotland.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
redropescot.bsky.social
Join us on our next day walk on Sunday 26 Oct. From South Queensferry to Hopetoun estate, Abercorn Church & Midhope Castle. Enjoy autumnal woods, fungi and historical highlights - and good chat! More details at this link, all welcome, including non-members:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1-1H...
A wooden footbridge over a burn in a woodland in winter. A group of people are crossing the bridge.
October 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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nickkempe.bsky.social
If you believe what BrewDog did at Kinrara was bad, don't wait to see what is coming - take the time to understand what Oxygen Conservation stands for and protest parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/10/04/o...
October 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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redropescot.bsky.social
We had a very enjoyable walk up and around Dundreich in the Scottish Borders last weekend. It was overcast but dry and we had good views - and chat. Our next day walk is at the end of October, all are welcome including non-members.
Group of walkers around a trig point on top of a grassy hill. Three walkers on a grassy field with rounded hills beyond Walkers heading down a steep hill on grassy moorland by a fence. Views beyond to a loch, woodlands and farmland. Group of walkers by a gate with grassy moorland behind them.
September 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
redropescot.bsky.social
We had a very enjoyable walk up and around Dundreich in the Scottish Borders last weekend. It was overcast but dry and we had good views - and chat. Our next day walk is at the end of October, all are welcome including non-members.
Group of walkers around a trig point on top of a grassy hill. Three walkers on a grassy field with rounded hills beyond Walkers heading down a steep hill on grassy moorland by a fence. Views beyond to a loch, woodlands and farmland. Group of walkers by a gate with grassy moorland behind them.
September 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
redropescot.bsky.social
In line with our social and environmental values we donate any surplus funds from our weekend trips to organisations we support. This year we've split £300 between UK-Med Gaza appeal and Assynt MRT.
www.uk-med.org/gaza-crisis-...
www.assyntmountainrescue.co.uk
A view across moorland with purple heather and blue devil's bit scabious flowers, a rocky escarpment and more hills in the distance.
September 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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redropescot.bsky.social
Join us on our next day walk on Saturday 27 September. Bus from Edinburgh to Eddleston. A circular walk up Dundreich, through woodland, farmland and past Portmore Loch and an ancient hill fort. It's free (apart from bus fare) and non-members are welcome. More info here: forms.gle/6qCiQLjUUw3V...
Woman standing on a grassy hill summit overlooking a landscape of lochs, woods and fields - on Dundreich looking towards the Forth.
September 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
redropescot.bsky.social
What a fantastic weekend in Torridon! Despite winter weather and strong winds, we all got out - climbed mountains, went kayaking, enjoyed wild swimming and gentle shore walks. Plus great food and a warm, comfy hut at Mol Mor, thanks to @n-t-s.bsky.social. To the Lake District for our October trip.
Group of 3 men and 1 woman on a rocky mountain top in Scotland, with a smattering of snow on the summit and more mountains and a loch behind. Mountain is Ruadh-stac Mor, Beinn Eighe A loch in Torridon, Wester Ross, Scotland - surrounded by pine trees and mountains beyond, with a rainbow A man and a woman standing on the bank of a full river in Torridon with stepping stones behind, on an overcast day. Two people in kayaks on Loch Maree in Scotland, with a rocky shore and pine trees, blue skies.
September 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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helenrambler.bsky.social
Snow!❄️
Not what we expected on a September trip to Torridon, but a good reminder to prepare the pack for winter.
Great to be out with @redropescot.bsky.social pals. A cold wind, but we got lots of ☀️ too.
Woman on a rocky mountain summit with patches of snow amongst the rocks. View from a mountain across to a loch in a corrie and more mountains beyond. Two people on a rocky mountain, Beinn Eighe in Torridon. Sunny skies. Part of the Beinn Eighe massif, a rocky and steep mountain
September 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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gaspurves.bsky.social
Revive conference on Real Land Reform, Perth Concert Hall, Scotland, 8th November 2025:
#LandReform
September 16, 2025 at 6:09 AM
redropescot.bsky.social
Our next weekend trip away is 19-22 September to Torridon. We've had some fabulous meets there over the years, and some mixed weather, but it's always a beautiful place to be. Why not join us for one of our trips or a day walk? New members welcome!
A path leading to distant rocky mountains through a glen with a Caledonian pine wood in it. Two women on a rocky mountain summit with a distant view of more mountains under stormy skies.
September 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
redropescot.bsky.social
Join us on our next day walk on Saturday 27 September. Bus from Edinburgh to Eddleston. A circular walk up Dundreich, through woodland, farmland and past Portmore Loch and an ancient hill fort. It's free (apart from bus fare) and non-members are welcome. More info here: forms.gle/6qCiQLjUUw3V...
Woman standing on a grassy hill summit overlooking a landscape of lochs, woods and fields - on Dundreich looking towards the Forth.
September 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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ramblersscotland.bsky.social
Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights began with Holyrood’s first #LandReform Bill.

But land reform is an ongoing journey, and it’s time to pick up the pace, so that everyone benefits. 🗺️

We’ve joined with diverse partners to push for deeper, bolder changes during the next Parliament. ⬇️
New coalition calls for overhaul of land reform plans
There is a crucial lack of pace and breadth in Scotland’s land reform strategies according to a new coalition of organisations representing community groups, environmental bodies and land reform...
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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joaniemcnaughton.bsky.social
What a monstrosity. Hopefully it'll do its job properly and stop rockfalls landing on folks' heads. Will also solve the knotty problem that's out on consultation - there will be no vehicular traffic going this way any time soon. #Samson'sRibs #HolyroodPark #Edinburgh
September 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
redropescot.bsky.social
We had a great weekend away in Elphin recently, to the Grampian Speleological Club hut. We enjoyed a wide range of excursions: Conival & Ben More Assynt; Cul Mor; Cul Beag; Ben Hope; a plane wreck search; a coastal walk & swim and a cycle to Lochinver.
Our next trip is to Torridon 18-21 September.
Group of 4 people on a rocky mountain summit with a view beyond of lochs and more mountains under a cloudy sky. A one-storey building with a conservatory and trees beyond, taken from a picnic bench on a grassy lawn. A sparse landscape of grass, rocks and bare hills with lochans and a burn. A man with a backpack is making his way through. A woman walking on a rocky mountain summit with the distinctive outline of the mountain Suilven in the distance.
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM