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
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...
Network Rail and level crossings
Our attention was recently drawn to an article in the Spring 2024 issue of Land Business, the Scottish Land & Estates magazine. The article, placed by Network Rail, was entitled “A 200-year-old...
PATH OF THE MONTH
Heritage Path for September 2024: Devil’s Staircase
Heritage Path of the Month. Devil's Staircase is our Heritage Path of the Month for September 2024, click here to view the details More about Devil's Staircase: Leaving the Kingshouse, cross the River Etive by the old bridge and head north then west to within 300m of...