We had a great trip to Killin in March. Good weather, good food and good chat. The Munros Sgiath Chuil, Meall Glas, Meall Ghaordaidh and Meall nan Tarmachan all climbed and enjoyed. Our next trip in April is to Glen Etive.

Enjoyed my walk yesterday with @redropescot.bsky.social exploring parts of Edinburgh I didn't know too well. Great company but very mixed weather!

Please join us on our next walk on Sunday 29th March in Edinburgh, exploring this wonderful city's green spaces - more information below.

Our next day walk on Sunday 29 March is another amazing green walking route from the Royal Mile to Drum House in Gilmerton, barely touching a road. All welcome, including non-members. To register and for more info see: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It's absolutely full on winter conditions out there if you are heading to Scotland's mountains - and that means you need to carry and know how to use an ice-axe and crampons. If you don't, either choose a walk at lower levels, wait for the snows to melt before tackling the summits...

A weekend of two halves - a sparkling Cheviot winter wonderland on Saturday and a cloudy St Abbs on Sunday. Staying at Wooler youth hostel, this was a new area to explore for the club. We have monthly weekend trips, off to Killin in March, and new members always welcome!

We're heading back to Midlothian for our next walk, on Sunday 22 February. Gorebridge circular via Vogrie Country Park, Crichton & Borthwick castles and along the Gore Water. All welcome including non-members, more info and register here: forms.gle/3yBXM7y4MJ58...

We're heading back to Midlothian for our next walk, on Sunday 22 February. Gorebridge circular via Vogrie Country Park, Crichton & Borthwick castles and along the Gore Water. All welcome including non-members, more info and register here: forms.gle/3yBXM7y4MJ58...

"Scotland’s international reputation as a pioneer of outdoor access is in danger of becoming a hollow boast, unless politicians act.” - Our director @bjpaddy.bsky.social. We're urging candidates in May's Holyrood election to commit to a £50million Scottish Paths Fund in the next 5-year parliament.👍

Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire. Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu New blog ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...

We enjoyed a lovely walk yesterday through the wooded glens of Midlothian - parts of Bilston, North Esk and Roslin. We kept out of the chilly wind and learned some local history! We do a walk near Edinburgh on the last Sunday of each month. All welcome!

Well worth chipping in to support Walkhighlands. We love the app, especially as we’re often staying in places with no signal on weekend trips. It’s a great help to be able to download routes at home then use them to plan our day on the hills.

Made my first visit to the site of the Craigallion fire today. A perfect excuse to share this lovely article about the history of the place by David Lintern on @walkhighlands.co.uk. All of us who enjoy the outdoors in Scotland should know about this history. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/the-fir...

Our first day walk of 2026 is on Sunday 25 January. Non-members are welcome! Join us in Midlothian on a wander from Loanhead to Bilston Glen via Polton. Approx 5 miles walking. More details and sign up here: forms.gle/Rf9MqqHAWUMy...

Having campaigned for years to get planning controls over hilltracks (via @scotlink.bsky.social when I worked for @ramblersscotland.bsky.social), it's galling to see unauthorised & damaging tracks still being built. Here at Tinto, hardly a remote location! parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/01/18/t...

Love going away on these Red Rope trips! I'm pretty sure I would've stayed at home given the poor weather forecast last weekend. But the commitment got me out - and up my first mountain of 2026.

A great start to 2026 with a weekend trip to Crianlarich. Members walked part of the West Highland Way, went cycling, climbed the Corbett Beinn Chuirn & explored Comrie's woodlands en route home. We are away each month, why not join us? Non-members welcome! Email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk for info

Below the clouds and inside the clouds yesterday, two different worlds. Climbing the Corbett Beinn Chuirn from Glen Cononish on a great @redropescot.bsky.social trip.

'The Traitors' is Fake Scotland at its Worst | Adam Ramsay for Novara Media. #PublicDisserviceBroadcasting

2025 adds another dark red stripe to the climate stripes New data confirms Earth’s third-warmest year on record, and 11th warmest year in a row. Created by Prof Ed Hawkins, the 2025 stripes reflect a century of climate science and provide a clear call for climate action. 👉 https://rdg.ac/4sGfjPX

Our first day walk of 2026 is on Sunday 25 January. Non-members are welcome! Join us in Midlothian on a wander from Loanhead to Bilston Glen via Polton. Approx 5 miles walking. More details and sign up here: forms.gle/Rf9MqqHAWUMy...

We're ready for 2026 with a new programme of weekend trips each month! First trip 16-18 Jan is to Crianlarich. Our last visit was Dec '24 and it was a bit dreich, but we had a good time! Train to Bridge of Orchy & back on West Highland Way. Why not join us in 2026? Email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk

Will 2026 be the year when the Scottish Government say enough is enough and transfer responsibility for Holyrood Park away from Historic and Environment Scotland or will they let the failed mismanagement continue? parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/01/02/h...

What a moon! A few of our members set off to walk back to Edinburgh from South Queensferry yesterday evening, enjoying great view of the Wolf Moon as it rose across the water.

Latest on the 7-year Radical Road closure. Deadline to comment on an application for permanent fencing is 13 Jan. Hopefully @ramblersscotland.bsky.social is on the case - and anyone else who is fed up with this blocked historic path in Holyrood Park parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/01/02/h...

Lovely walk today from Balerno to Saughton Park with @redropescot.bsky.social. It was strange to be walking along the path without collecting litter as I often do with @wolct.bsky.social.

Grey skies above but an enjoyable, sociable walk today along the Water of Leith path from Balerno. Made it as far as the lovely Four Square Park cafe in Saughton Gardens for a welcome coffee! We aim to have a walk on the last Sunday of each month in 2026 - why not join us? @wolct.bsky.social

Our last day walk of 2025, Sunday 28 Dec, Edinburgh. Meeting 10.45, walking Balerno to Roseburn along the Water of Leith, 12km on good paths. Options to stop at Slateford (8km) or carry on to Stockbridge (15km). All welcome, including non-members. More info & sign up here: forms.gle/2vBvKyiG8gZa...

As well as our monthly weekend trips & day walks we also meet up for ad hoc walks, depending on who is free. Always great to take advantage of good weather days! ☀️

This is in the context of the Rural Support Plan failing to seize the opportunity of reform. At @ramblersscotland.bsky.social we have equally flagged the failure of the RSP to deal with outdoor access in stark contrast to Wales. www.ramblers.org.uk/post-brexit-.... www.scotlink.org/environmenta...

Sad news today as the historic former railway bridge over the River Spey at Garmouth has partly collapsed into the river. It can no longer be crossed, which means that the Moray Coast Trail cannot now be completed in full. Thanks to Rachael Millar for providing the photos. //contd

Despite the dire weather forecast we all had a fantastic trip to Glen Doll. The wind and rain weren't as bad as expected on Saturday and the hut was warm & cosy. Great company and good food too! Thanks to Carn Dearg MC for such a great hut! Our next weekend trip is 16-18 Jan to Crianlarich.

Our next trip is to Glen Doll, in the Angus Glens area of the #Cairngorms National Park. Our trip in 2018 was one of glorious blue skies one day and misty with snow falling the next - it's a great area to explore! We have a programme of monthly weekend trips for 2026 - why not join us?

We had a good walk last Saturday around North Berwick and up Berwick Law. We aim to have a day walk each month. Next walk is Sunday 28 Dec, come and join us to start to burn off some of those mince pies!

We're off on the train to North Berwick for our next day walk, Saturday 29 November. Why not join us? Non-members are welcome. A walk up Berwick Law, a circuit of Balgone Lake, with optional tea & scones at the end. More info and sign up details here: forms.gle/bREVyRGQraKY...

A blast of the Arctic in the #Cairngorms on our trip to Milehouse at Kincraig last weekend. Good to practise using a group shelter before we went - fortunately didn't need it! A fantastic day for everyone who went up Sgor Gaoithe or Mullach Clach a'Bhlair, but pretty challenging too! ❄️❄️

We're off on the train to North Berwick for our next day walk, Saturday 29 November. Why not join us? Non-members are welcome. A walk up Berwick Law, a circuit of Balgone Lake, with optional tea & scones at the end. More info and sign up details here: forms.gle/bREVyRGQraKY...

What a contrast! Wild winter adventures above Glen Feshie in the #Cairngorms today, and then down to a lovely, peaceful and sunny Caledonian pinewood below.

Time to dig out the ice axes for our trip to the Cairngorms this weekend!

Come on ScotGov, this is unforgivable - and stupid! Funding for paths, etc, has always been part of the agricultural funding farmers could bid for, since 2005. It’s a tiny proportion of the overall farming budget. If land managers can’t get £££, why should they pay for this public good themselves? 😡

We're off to the #Cairngorms for our next trip, 14-16 Nov to Milehouse hut, Kincraig. This is a regular November destination - shorter days & mixed weather, but we've still had some great walks. We have monthly weekend trips, non-members are welcome to come on a trip before joining the club.

We braved the chilly wind and rain last Sunday and enjoyed a walk from South Queensferry through Hopetoun estate. Good chat, great scenery and lots of fresh air! Our next day walk is on 23 November around North Berwick. Details to follow.

We had a grand time in the Lake District this month. Not great weather, but we got out into the hills each day and enjoyed great meals too (as always on Red Rope trips!). Our next trip is to the Cairngorms in November then we're off to the Angus Glens in December. New members welcome! 🥾

What a fabulous day in the Mamores. Didn’t see a soul all day, walking up from Kinlochleven. Enjoyed autumn colours and the roaring of deer all around. First photo from Binnein Mor with Ben Nevis behind, almost emerging from cloud.

Join us on our next day walk on Sunday 26 Oct. From South Queensferry to Hopetoun estate, Abercorn Church & Midhope Castle. Enjoy autumnal woods, fungi and historical highlights - and good chat! More details at this link, all welcome, including non-members: docs.google.com/forms/d/1-1H...

Strong article written by Max Wiszniewski, Campaign Manager for @revivecoalition.bsky.social & published by The Herald as part of its series on Scottish land reform. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/13/g...

Join us on our next day walk on Sunday 26 Oct. From South Queensferry to Hopetoun estate, Abercorn Church & Midhope Castle. Enjoy autumnal woods, fungi and historical highlights - and good chat! More details at this link, all welcome, including non-members: docs.google.com/forms/d/1-1H...

If you believe what BrewDog did at Kinrara was bad, don't wait to see what is coming - take the time to understand what Oxygen Conservation stands for and protest parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/10/04/o...