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British Horse Society – Scottish Access Officer

Posted on 10/04/2023 by Susan Dickson

I joined the British Horse Society in April 2022 as Scotland Access Officer. It’s been a really interesting year getting to grips with the role and working with our members, volunteers and the wider equestrian community to understand their needs … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Summer 2022

Posted on 16/07/2022 by Richard Barron

Welcome to the very first edition of Scottish Outdoor Access Network’s newsletter. Earlier this year we said goodbye to our previous administrator, Emma, and I am delighted to have taken on this interesting and diverse role. My name is Susan … Continue reading →

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A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen – Preferred Option – Virtual exhibition

Posted on 20/12/2020 by Emma Donaldson

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If of interest … feedback period running until 15 February 2021 … Continue reading →

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SOAN’s survey featured on BBC Radio Scotland’s Out of Doors programme & in other media

Posted on 04/12/2020 by Emma Donaldson

SOAN’s survey was featured on BBC Radio Scotland’s Out of Doors programme in an interview with David Henderson Howat, convenor of the National Access Forum. Continue reading →

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Survey reveals alarming cuts to outdoor access jobs in Scotland

Posted on 21/11/2020 by Emma Donaldson

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Joint press release issued by Ramblers Scotland on behalf of Scottish Outdoor Access Network.

Landowners and outdoor groups are jointly calling for better resourcing to support Scotland’s world-class access rights – as a new survey highlights alarming cutbacks in countryside access jobs.
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Our first virtual AGM and mini-networking event

Posted on 21/11/2020 by Emma Donaldson

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On 11 November 2020 we hosted our first virtual AGM and Mini-Networking event 2020 (Reflections and developments in access and active travel, lessons from the Summer and looking forward to 2021). The event proved a success with 43 people attending and a full and varied agenda including presentations from representatives of Ramblers Scotland, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority, NatureScot – on behalf of the National Access Forum, Paths For All and Sustrans Scotland. Continue reading →

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