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Cairngorms National Park offers electric bike hires

Electric bicycles are being offered for hire in the Cairngorms National Park. The park authority said the idea was to allow people to explore the area in a more environmentally-friendly way. A network of free charge points has been put … Continue reading

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Wild Camping Review Urged to Save Loch Lomond Osprey and Otter from Capercaillie Fate

The owner of four of Loch Lomond’s islands is urging authorities to look again at extending wild camping restrictions following the news that the loch’s capercaillie population is no longer viable. Despite intensive efforts by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Loch … Continue reading

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Covenanters Walk Sunday 28th July 2013

 COVENANTERS WALK – DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY  GATEHOUSE OF FLEET to GLENGAP  (and vice versa! )  1pm for 1.30pm on Sunday 28th  July 2013 The ancient drove road which runs from near Stranraer to London is of great significance.   Part of … Continue reading

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First Minister to open new ”Fishwives Path”

The historic Fishwives Path from Buckie to Keith has been reinvigorated as a result of a collaboration between the Buckie Regeneration group and the Keith & Strathisla Regeneration Partnership. It has been newly signposted with the route markers all carrying … Continue reading

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Job Opportunity: Ramblers Scotland seek Group Development Officer

Ramblers Scotland seek Group Development Officer Salary:  £25K per annum  This is a fixed term appointment until March 2014 with the expectation of external funding to extend to at least March 2015.  Full time 35 hour week Location:  This position is … Continue reading

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British Horse Society: New Access Guidance

The British Horse Society has released new guidance on: Responsible commercial equestrian access handout Protocol for promoting equestrian routes in Scotlandbranded

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Dog Poo: Put it in the bin!

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SATIN Sharing Good Practice Events

Updated SATIN Sharing Good Practice Events. Great events – book now. SATIN 2013-14 Sharing Information Days

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SATIN Training 2013/14

The Scottish Outdoor Access Network (SATIN) confirms path management training courses for 2013/14: satin training poster 2013.

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Job Opportunity: Senior Engineering Technician – Countryside Outdoor Access/DGDesign

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking a new Senior Engineering Technician (Temporary 3 Year Post) Countryside Outdoor Access/DGDesign Dumfries £24,402 – £26,298 An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Civil Engineering Technician to work as part of the Council’s … Continue reading

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