Radical Road Update
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has recently submitted a planning application (25/06329/FUL) to partially re-open the Radical Road in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. The Radical Road right of way has been closed for more than seven years due to rockfall concerns, which...
Temporary Phone Line Downtime
We’re currently switching over to a new phone system. During this process, our phone line may be unavailable for a short period. If you try to call and can’t get through, please reach us via email at info@scotways.com or via our contact form. For questions about...
Heritage Path for January 2026: Hexpethgate
Heritage Path of the Month. Hexpethgate is our Heritage Path of the Month for January 2026, click here to view the details More about Hexpethgate: From Primsidemill, go southeast by Clifton, up Kaim Rig and over the east shoulder of Black Hill. Head through the forest...
Center Parcs Development in Scottish Borders: Access Rights & Byelaws Update
ScotWays continues to monitor the proposed Center Parcs holiday village near Hawick, in light of potential impacts upon access rights. Firstly, an update to our previous news item about this development. On 8 December, the...
Christmas and New Year at ScotWays
ScotWays will close for the festive season at 5pm on Monday 22 December 2025 and re-open on Monday 5 January 2026. It’s a great time of year to get out and about on a wintry walk to work off the Christmas calories. You can still get advice on outdoor access rights in...
New Office Bearers!
Exciting news! We’re delighted to share that Paul Murton (centre) has agreed to become our Honorary President. Members appointed Paul at our recent AGM, and he joined ScotWays staff and directors yesterday for a festive lunch celebration. That morning,...
Heritage Path for December 2025: Loch Maree Post Road
Heritage Path of the Month. Loch Maree Post Road is our Heritage Path of the Month for December 2025, click here to view the details More about Loch Maree Post Road: This is a classic and historic walking route of the Highlands, traversing the length of one of the...
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and What It Means for Outdoor Access
The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill was officially passed on 5th November 2025, but what does it mean for outdoor access in Scotland? In short, very little. The Bill does not change the statutory rights of responsible access set out in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003....
West Lothian Ranger Service at Risk: last chance for public views
West Lothian Council has launched its “Your Council, Your Say” Budget Consultation for 2025, seeking public views on proposed service changes as it works to address a projected £23 million budget gap over the next two years. Among the options being explored are...
Autumn Walks: staff and director picks
As we're now well into autumn, we’ve compiled some great routes from our staff and directors to experience the changing colours across Scotland. Route 1: Crook of Devon to Dollar Route description: “The perfect autumn walk, even when the sun isn’t shining. ...
Heritage Path for November 2025: Coffin Road, Bealach Eòrabhat
Heritage Path of the Month. Coffin Road, Bealach Eòrabhat, is our Heritage Path of the Month for November 2025, click here to view the details More about Coffin Road, Bealach Eòrabhat: Our route description is the opposite way to that which the coffin bearers would...
Proposed Development and Use of Land as a Holiday Village (Center Parcs): Huntlaw Farm, Hassendean, Hawick
ScotWays is aware, and monitoring closely the progress, of the proposed Center Parcs holiday village development at Huntlaw Farm, Hassendean, near Hawick. Officers of the Society attended a pre-application, community consultation event in Denholm Village Hall, on 26...
