We Are ScotWays
Founded in 1845, ScotWays (The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society) is the independent charity which upholds and promotes public access rights in Scotland. We are widely recognised as experts in the law and practice of access and advise on access problems, provide information and training, and maintain a vast database about routes in Scotland. You can see our recognisable green and white signs on routes across Scotland.
We are home to the Heritage Paths Project, a unique archive of Scotland’s old paths and roads. We record hundreds of old routes, from Roman Roads to Pilgrim Paths. Why not have a look?
Explore our website and find out more about public access to the outdoors in Scotland, how it developed, the Society’s history and what you can do to support us. Of course, the best thing you can do is join us!
LATEST NEWS
Come and Help us Uphold Access Rights!
We have a vacancy for the right person to join our team. The post will be based in our Edinburgh office but will be subject to our Hybrid Working Policy meaning the successful candidate will be able...
ScotWays Helps Preserve Key Short Cut into Ayr Town Centre
In mid-February, ScotWays was informed by a member of the public about a proposal to install security shutters across the interior of a shopping arcade in Ayr town centre, which would be locked at...
PATH OF THE MONTH
Heritage Path for December 2024: Bunavullin Coffin Road
Heritage Path of the Month. Bunavullin Coffin Road is our Heritage Path of the Month for December 2024, click here to view the details More about Bunavullin Coffin Road: From Bunavullin take the track to Mungosdail, then continue through the forest for 1500m. Just...