Tag Archives: Scotland’s Great Trails

Celebrating a decade of the Ayrshire Coastal Path

Posted on June 26, 2018 by NatureScot

To celebrate 10 years of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, we invited Ron Ireland, publicity convenor of Ayr Rotary Club, to give us the lowdown of the creation of this popular coastal route and the dedication from local volunteers. In December … 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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Why you must experience the John Muir Way?

Posted on June 12, 2018 by NatureScot

Elaine Macintosh, John Muir Way Development Officer of Central Scotland Green Network Trust explains the extent of the John Muir Way and the opportunities it offers. When I first heard about the John Muir Way, I’d no idea it passed … Continue reading →

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Celebrate #JohnMuirDay the John Muir Way

Posted on April 17, 2018 by NatureScot

Things are gearing up for the John Muir Day celebrations which also marks the long-distance walking and cycling route’s fourth anniversary. Ewan McGill is the communications manager at the Central Scotland Green Network Trust (CSGNT), which manages the John Muir … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Nature weekly

Posted on July 27, 2016 by NatureScot

We thought we’d try out a different approach to our blog posts.  Rather than a blog dropping into your inbox three times a week, you’ll receive one notification but with two or three stories to enjoy. We’d love to hear … Continue reading →

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A great trail – the Arran Coastal Way

Posted on April 20, 2016 by NatureScot

They say that the Isle of Arran is ‘Scotland in miniature’ but the Arran Coastal Way is anything but miniature. It is a challenging and rugged long distance route hugging the island’s coastline for around 65 miles. But don’t be … Continue reading →

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