by Neil Feggans | 12 March 2026 | News
On Monday, 9 March, ScotWays, as a representee, received formal notification from the Scottish Government’s Environment and Forestry Directorate that it had confirmed the byelaws originally made by Scottish Borders Council on 11 September, under Section 12 of the Land...
by Mike Merchant | 27 February 2026 | Features, News
Volunteer Mike shares his experience on the Lairig an Laoigh and the Lairig Ghru: The Lairig Ghru is on thousands of bucket lists. Its cousin Heritage Path, a few miles East, the Lairig An Laoigh, isn’t. I’ve been walking the south and north approaches of both for a...
by Finley Jackson | 20 February 2026 | News
You may have seen this BBC article about the issues that Highland Council Access Rangers faced last summer. Irresponsible behaviour does have a huge negative impact on local people and the environment and is what stands out, but the good news is that,...
by Finley Jackson | 12 February 2026 | News
Have you ever crossed the Eidart Bridge at the head of Glen Feshie? This unassuming tubular steel bridge spans a gorge over the River Eidart, which can otherwise be a formidable obstacle on the popular routes from...
by Finley Jackson | 6 February 2026 | News
The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 29 January 2026 and is now awaiting Royal Assent. This is a wide‑ranging piece of legislation designed to protect and restore Scotland’s...
by Finley Jackson | 2 February 2026 | News
Scotways is delighted to be attending Skills for the Hills 2026 on Saturday, 7 March. This exciting one‑day event features presentations, demos, workshops, and displays. Our Chair, Rachel Taylor, will be delivering a talk on rights and...
