Category Archives: Trail

The Space Between Us

Posted on May 18, 2020 by NatureScot

Markus Stitz is an Edinburgh-based filmmaker, photographer, writer and founder of Bikepacking Scotland. While used to going solo on his cycling adventures, Markus values the community around backpacking greatly and in his latest film explores the difference between social and … Continue reading →

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A year of walking the John Muir Way

Posted on April 24, 2020 by NatureScot

In celebration of the John Muir Way opening six years ago this week, Vicki Mowat, SNH Communications Officer, reflects on  her journey walking the John Muir Way.  I’m remembering this walk fondly during the lockdown – and certainly hoping to … Continue reading →

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Remarkable achievements at Ben and Glen Nevis

Posted on January 21, 2020 by NatureScot

Over the last five years, the Nevis Landscape Partnership has achieved what it says on the side of its bus – carried out a programme of 19 projects, with tremendous volunteer support. This £3.4 million scheme has had a tangible … Continue reading →

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Scottish Natural Heritage Staff Reveal Their Favourite Dog Walks

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Scottish Natural Heritage

Scotland has so many great places to walk and what better way to experience them than with a furry friend at your side! With plenty of fantastic options it’s hard to choose where to go so we’ve asked our Scottish … Continue reading →

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A bheil thu deiseil airson Maoin Dualchais Nàdarra is Chultarail? /Are you ready for the Natural Cultural Heritage Fund?

Posted on December 6, 2018 by NatureScot

Tha maoin ùr luach £5 millean air fàire a chumas taic ri daoine is buidhnean is an cuid bheachdan airson seallaidhean, fiadh-bheatha is cultar na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean a bhrosnachadh. Bidh Maoin Dualchais Nàdarra is Chultarail fosgailte nas fhaide … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s first ever Pollinator Trail, designed by and for children, open now!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by NatureScot

On Friday 15 June, Scotland’s first ever Pollinator Trail opened at Whitmuir Farm in the Scottish Borders.  Neville Makan, local SNH Operations Officer, tells us about the launch of the trail and why pollinators are so important. Heather Anderson and … Continue reading →

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The Cateran Trail – a walkers dream

Posted on June 18, 2018 by NatureScot

The Cateran Trail, aptly acknowledged as ‘the sort of Scotland walkers dream of’ by TGO magazine is a fully waymarked circular route through the spectacular Perthshire and the Angus glens.  Andy Barrie, is Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust’s Strategic Routes … Continue reading →

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Play for Scotland this weekend and take care of your trails

Posted on March 30, 2017 by NatureScot

Mountain bikers from all over Europe will be out in force volunteering their time to take care of their trails this weekend, Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 April. The driving force behind this international competition is Graeme McLean, project manager … Continue reading →

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Al Fresco art at Argyll’s National Nature Reserves

Posted on June 29, 2016 by NatureScot

Taynish and Moine Mhor National Nature Reserves are the inspirational settings this summer for several exciting art projects. Artist in residence at Taynish NNR We are delighted to announce that award-winning artist Jane Smith has been appointed as Artist in … Continue reading →

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Eat Drink Hebrides

Posted on March 24, 2016 by NatureScot

Last Friday saw the launch, in Harris, of the brand new Eat Drink Hebrides trail.   Appropriately, for a trail which features some innovative businesses making use of the rich natural larder of the Outer Hebrides, the launch was in the … Continue reading →

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