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Campaigners and politicians mark 20 years of Scotland's 'world-class' access laws

Outdoor enthusiasts and campaigners joined politicians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s right-to-roam laws.

Mapping data shows more people walking, for longer distances, this summer

Data collected by Britain’s national mapping agency showed people using its app were walking longer distances and in greater numbers over the summer.

Visitors urged to enjoy outdoors responsibly as Scotland readies for heatwave

Authorities in Scotland are urging the public to respect the outdoors environment as the nation readies itself for an expected weekend heatwave.

Experts urge hill-goers to stay within limits in Scotland's 'best and worst' winter

Mountain experts are warning hill-goers in Scotland to stay within their limits while winter conditions prevail.

Post-lockdown visitor surge leads to path erosion on trust's Scottish hills

Increasing numbers of walkers using mountain paths in Scotland during the coronavirus crisis has led to damage to routes.

Vango founder Alastair Moodie Snr dies after short illness

The founder of one of the UK’s top outdoor brands has died after a short illness. Vango’s parent company AMG Group announced Alastair Moodie Sn...

Walkers and climbers urged to take the lead in keeping Scotland's hills clean

Hill-goers in Scotland are being encouraged to keep the peaks clear of litter in a campaign organised by Mountaineering Scotland.

Trust plans to re-open Scottish countryside sites but reveals 400 jobs at risk

The National Trust for Scotland is preparing to re-open some of its properties as the Scottish Government continues its easing of lockdown.

Lake District boss says stay away as national parks prepare for lockdown easing

The boss of the Lake District national park has appealed to the public not to visit the area, despite the Prime Minister announcing an end to restrictions on travelling for exercise in England.

Ramblers Scotland videos on respecting outdoors viewed more than ½m times

A series of light-hearted short videos aimed at responsible use of the outdoors has seen more than half a million views in its first month.

Police issue water warning after deaths during Lomond national park's 'worst weekend'

Police in Scotland have warned of the dangers of entering lochs and rivers after a number of people died in water incidents over the weekend.

Two walkers die in separate incidents in Lomond national park

Rescuers searching for a missing hillwalker in the southern Highlands discovered a man’s body. The 33-year-old was found on Ben A’an in the Tro...

Scottish trails get accessibility upgrade as more enjoy outdoors during pandemic

Some of Scotland’s most popular paths are being made more accessible as increasing numbers of people make use of the great outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Badly parked vehicles hamper rescuers after Finnich Glen visitor injures arm in fall

Rescuers were hampered in their efforts to reach an injured person at a Stirlingshire beauty spot by inconsiderately parked vehicles.

Runner Donnie Campbell sets new record time for summiting all 282 munros

Runner Donnie Campbell has completed a record-breaking round of all Scotland’s munros. The Inverness athlete beat the existing fastest time for a...

Police plead with hill-goers to go prepared after four rescues in southern Highlands

Police in the southern Highlands have urged hillgoers to plan ahead and go properly equipped, after a series of mountain rescue callouts to injured walkers.

Pair charged after being rescued from Beinn a' Chroin following 60-mile drive

Two walkers were charged by police after being rescued from a mountain in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park.

Lomond bosses say visitors can still enjoy national park's open spaces

Bosses in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park said visitors can still enjoy the fresh air and exercise opportunities offered by its outdoor spaces.