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!
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Heritage Path for January 2025: Old Road to Glenshee
Heritage Path of the Month. Old Road to Glenshee is our Heritage Path of the Month for January 2025, click here to view the details More about Old Road to Glenshee: From Enochdhu go north-east by an estate road, with larch gates through two deer fences, towards Elrig....
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...
Heritage Path for November 2024: Thieves Road.
Heritage Path of the Month. The Thieves Road (Dalwhinnie to Fort William) is our Heritage Path of the Month for November 2024, click here to view the details More about the Thieves Road: Starting in Dalwhinnie*, follow the road beside Loch Ericht to Ben Alder Lodge....