Yearly Archives: 2012

Making Cycling Mainstream – Promoting Cycling Course

FREE Cycling Scotland Courses: Making Cycling Mainstream:   http://www.cyclingscotland.org/news/free-cs-making-cycling-mainstream-courses-december-and-february-2012-13/ Promoting Cycling: Tutor – Andrew Pankhurst and William Wright Venue: Cycling Scotland, 24 Blythswood Square, Glasgow, G2 4BG  http://www.cyclingscotland.org/about/how-to-find-us/  Date: Thursday 6th December 2012 Start Time 9.00 for a 9.15am start Tea/Coffee will be served between 9:00 and … Continue reading

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Can you ride a bike? Then you’re a marvel

A runner-up in the Wellcome science writing prize considers the extraordinary human ability to cycle. Read more.

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Scary and thrilling – the world of disabled mountain-biking

A cross over sport that all weekend warriors will want to try.http://blogs.channel4.com/keme-nzerem-on-sport/scary-and-thrilling-the-world-of-disabled-mountain-biking/319

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Core Paths in Scotland: Live links

Follow this link to view all the adopted local authority Core Paths Plans

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Bridge offers first walking path through central Scotland

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-20186307

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SL&E Guidance notes on hosting educational events

Scottish Access Rights were introduced, via Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, in early 2005. The legislation established a statutory right of access to the outdoors in Scotland. The right is a conditional one and therefore exists … Continue reading

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New Legacy 2014 Fund opens

The £10 million Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund, part of the Scottish Government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy 2014 programme, will give communities across Scotland more and better places to be active. Grants between £10,000 and £100,000 are now available to help … Continue reading

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WOSAOG Meeting Minutes Sept 2012

The West of Scotland Access Officers Group meets every 3 months to discuss common issues and potential joint working opportunities. Below is a link to their most recent meeting minutes. WoSAOG minutes 4th Sept 12

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New path network to Culloden Battlefield

A new network of paths is being built to connect the Culloden Battlefield with the surrounding local community. The £230,000 project will link Balloch, Smithton and Culloden and enable walkers to reach the site of the 1745 clash, via five … Continue reading

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Job Opportunity: Active Travel Officer, City of Edinburgh Council

You may be interested to know that the following job opportunity is currently being advertised: Active Travel Officer, City of Edinburgh Council Location: Waverley Court, Edinburgh Salary: £27,106 – £32,423 Hours: 36 Full Time Fixed term contract, 18 months Closing date for … Continue reading

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