Author Archives: Pamela Paton

The SOAN AGM for 2024 will be held online on Thursday 6th February 2025, 4pm to 5pm.  You can book your place at https://buytickets.at/scottishoutdooraccessnetwork/1537237 This free event will include a presentation by David Tidmarsh titled ‘In Queen Victoria’s hoof-prints; a horse … Continue reading →

10am to 4pm Battleby Conference Centre, Perth, PH1 3EW CLIMATE CHANGE AND PATHS Impacts, challenges and opportunities of climate change on outdoor access… What’s the focus? This year’s SOAN Conference will focus on the impacts of climate change on off-road … Continue reading →

These sessions are designed to give you a good understanding of outdoor access in Scotland and how it works so you can confidently and effectively advocate for responsible access in your area, resolve access issues and negotiate access improvements. We … Continue reading →

The 2024 SOAN Conference will take place on 14th November 2024 at Battleby Conference Centre, Perth. Full event information and booking details will be sent out soon, in the mean time please add this date to your diary.

Mountain Biking is one of our most enduring sports and recreation activities. The trail offer in Scotland has created world championships, boosted the visitor economy and helped many people improve their health and wellbeing.   This sharing best practice workshop will explore how to … Continue reading →