We Are ScotWays
Founded in 1845, ScotWays (The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society) is the independent charity which upholds and promotes public access rights in Scotland. We are widely recognised as experts in the law and practice of access and advise on access problems, provide information and training, and maintain a vast database about routes in Scotland. You can see our recognisable green and white signs on routes across Scotland.
We are home to the Heritage Paths Project, a unique archive of Scotland’s old paths and roads. We record hundreds of old routes, from Roman Roads to Pilgrim Paths. Why not have a look?
Explore our website and find out more about public access to the outdoors in Scotland, how it developed, the Society’s history and what you can do to support us. Of course, the best thing you can do is join us!
Latest News
Radical Road Update
On 27th May, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) received consent for works which will partially re-open the Radical Road in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, following its closure for almost eight years...
Memorandum of Understanding – the use of private level crossings for non-motorised public access in Scotland
ScotWays was pleased to work with Network Rail and other partners in the National Access Forum (NAF) level crossings working group. Railway crossing points are often a vital part of local path...
George Menzies
We were greatly saddened to learn of the death on 18 April of our Honorary Vice-President, George Menzies. George had a very long and much valued connection with ScotWays, joining the board in...
Features
Boats and Bikes and Trains: Memories of a Heritage Path to Knoydart
Well into their round of the Munros, Cathy and Sheila decided one May to tackle the three summits in Knoydart. And they thought they’d make it a circular trip – getting into Knoydart from Strathan and Glen Dessary, and leaving by the Inverie to Mallaig ferry. The...
Heritage Path for June 2026: Glen Tilt
Heritage Path of the Month. In celebration of the James Hutton Tercentenary*, Glen Tilt is our Heritage Path of the Month for June 2026. More about Glen Tilt: Starting at the Linn of Dee, from here to the Geldie Burn a good estate track exists. At the Geldie Burn...
