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SATIN Sharing Good Practice Event: MTB Trail Building

The Scottish Access Technical Information Network (SATIN) will be delivering several good practice events during 2013 – 2014 for practitioners interested and involved in active travel, outdoor access and mountain bike development and management in Scotland. SATIN working group member, Forestry Commission … Continue reading

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SNH Workshops for Commercial Dog Walkers

SNH are running an additional 5 workshops for commercial dog walking companies. The workshops are listed below.     1.     Thornliebank (Jct 3 M77)             Tuesday 12 November                       Book by Monday 1st November 2.     Milngavie                                       Wednesday 13 November                  Book by Monday 1st November … Continue reading

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Alleged access obstruction incident: Ledgowan Estate.

Details of an alleged access obstruction case at Ledgowan Estate – criticised by access takers and land manager representatives alike. http://www.andywightman.com/?p=3175

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Job alert: Local People Local Paths Development Officer

Employer: Paths for All Role: Local People Local Paths, Development Officer Based: Alloa Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: Starting at £25,000 per annum Closing date: Friday 25th October Interviews: Wednesday 13th November in Alloa Contact: Tel: 01259 … Continue reading

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Local People, Local Paths: Grants now live

This year’s Local People Local Paths Grant is now open.   Community groups across Scotland can now apply for up to £1500 to improve their local paths.  The grant can be used to purchase tools, safety equipment for volunteers, path materials, … Continue reading

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Job Alert: Walk Leader Co-ordinator

North Lanarkshire Council (on behalf of the Lanarkshire Greenspace, Health and Wellbeing Partnership) are seeking to appoint a self motivated and enthusiastic individual to develop a sustainable programme of health walks throughout North and South Lanarkshire, working with existing projects … Continue reading

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Law Commission Report on Level Crossings

The Law Commission Report on Level Crossings. Recommendations for the reform of the law relating to level crossings in Great Britain. Part 5 (pages 155-167) considers  rights of way and acess issues in Scotland. Read the full report: Law Commission lc339_level_crossings. Press … Continue reading

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Job alert: Recreation and Access Projects Officer

Recreation and Access Projects Officer, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Scotland Full time (37.5 hours/week); fixed term (18 months) Band D salary scale £27,648 – £33,281 Based in Grantown-on-Spey We are seeking a Project Officer to be responsible for delivering the … Continue reading

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Walking and the Urban Environment Conference – Free

Walking and the Urban Environment Conference – Register for free Wednesday 6th November 2013 Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh ‘There is overwhelming evidence in relation to the health benefits that come from walking so that is why the Scottish Government will develop … Continue reading

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Good Practice Guidance for Roads

Good Practice Guide for Roads The Good Practice Guide for Roads, republished in 2013, contains Transport Scotland’s requirements for inclusive design in the construction, operation and maintenance of road infrastructure. Inclusive design is an approach which aims to create environments … Continue reading

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