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 ways from Roman Roads to Pilgrim Paths. Find out more about them on the Heritage Paths Project.
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!
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!
Happy Birthday to us!
This year we are 175 years old, making us the oldest outdoor recreation body in the UK. We’ve got lots planned for our 175th Anniversary, including a members' walks programme themed to our history and a bucketful of social media posts about ScotWays and the development of outdoor access in Scotland.
Why not celebrate with us? Become a member and join us on one of our walks. Volunteer with us and help to survey rights of way and paths across Scotland. Make a donation to support our work. Learn about the history of ScotWays and significant events in the development of outdoor access in Scotland. Buy one of our limited edition 175th Anniversary pin badges.
Most important of all, follow us on social media and share your favourite posts far and wide.