Tag Archives: walking

Safe and Sustainable Mushroom Foraging

Posted on September 28, 2022 by NatureScot

Thinking of mushroom foraging? Check out this blog for tips on a sustainable – and tasty – foraging experience Continue reading →

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Sole Sisters

Posted on August 23, 2022 by NatureScot

As part of our Youth Engagement Action Plan we asked individuals from underrepresented communities to write about nature projects they’re passionate about. Today we hear from Halima Hussein, the founder of Sole Sisters, an outdoor adventure group that allows a … Continue reading →

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I’ll Walk 500 Miles

Posted on July 17, 2020 by NatureScot

It’s 5am and time for Yvonne Ferguson to rise and take her Border collie, Jess, out for a walk before she sets out from Collieston, 15 miles north of Aberdeen to Newburgh, walking four miles across the wide expanse of … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Nostalgia

Posted on June 12, 2020 by NatureScot

Nature has helped many of us through the various challenges of the past few months. We’ve watched nature thrive through our screens and spent time observing life with fresh eyes and ears in our gardens and from windows. We’ve really … Continue reading →

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Winter walks for International Mountain Day

Posted on December 11, 2019 by NatureScot

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging people to celebrate International Mountain Day with a visit to one of Scotland’s stunning nature reserves. Some of our finest mountains lie within these special areas, and while the high tops may be restricted … Continue reading →

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Wonderful woodland wanders for National Walking Month

Posted on May 8, 2019 by NatureScot

This National Walking Month, we’re celebrating some of the amazing walking opportunities on Scotland’s great National Nature Reserves (NNRs) – here are some of our top woodland walks to get you inspired! May is one of the best times of … Continue reading →

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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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Take a walk on the wild side

Posted on June 14, 2016 by NatureScot

The iconic island of Noss in Shetland is once again bustling with activity as up to 30 different bird species vie for a nesting space on this seabird metropolis. To celebrate this fact a series of guided walks have been … Continue reading →

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Natural bookshelf

Posted on October 20, 2015 by NatureScot

Scotland is well served by publishers, and in recent months there have been some interesting additions to the ranks of books dealing with natural history. In this column we look back on four newish titles. Set in Stone by Alan … Continue reading →

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Ramblers Scotland

Posted on July 31, 2015 by NatureScot

Our guest blogger today is Jeannie Cranfield of Ramblers Scotland and she has a simple message … Get Outdoors this Summer. A series of events in early August are planning to make it easier than ever to sample the delights … Continue reading →

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