@gavincorbett.bsky.social
Mountain-going, biking, kayaker with two sons and a pathetic but charming vegetable garden. Former councillor, former SpAd. Working in an outdoor access charity. Current chair of Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
A dreich but not unpleasant morning around Stedfastgate with our weekend volunteers, giving some attention to the Catherine Sinclair fountain, sweeping off the area around it, the steps, and surrounding paths. We also planted a variety of bulbs to give the area a spring lift. Thanks folks!πͺ»π·πͺπ
19.10.2025 13:19 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Wee adventure. Train from Edinburgh to Corrour. Camp at top of Beinn na Lap. Very cold wind but warm in the tent. We left the summit in the dark this morning to catch the 8.30 train back
18.10.2025 08:05 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Done!
16.10.2025 17:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
After 3 days inside at SNP conference with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
stall and then wildfires summit with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social and @siobhian.bsky.social, it is great to get a night in Ruigh Aiteachain and a walk out over Mullach Clach aβ Bhlair and Sgor Gaoith. T-shirts weather on tops!
After 3 days inside at SNP conference with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
stall and then wildfires summit with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social and @siobhian.bsky.social, it is great to get a night in Ruigh Aiteachain and a walk out over Mullach Clach aβ Bhlair and Sgor Gaoith. T-shirts weather on tops!
All is forgiven
15.10.2025 08:25 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Superb. Grey and cold here on Speysideβ¦.
14.10.2025 11:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Iβm attending this event today for @ramblersscotland.bsky.social. Wildfires have devastating impact so itβs important that policy and practice is firmly rooted in evidence and consideration of all the possible causes of fire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland
14.10.2025 08:16 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Big thanks to ministers, MSPs, MPs, councillors, candidates and members at #SNP25 for filling up our map of favourite walks. From mountain top to coast, woodland and river; from city to country, the map shows just how rich our walking opportunities are!
13.10.2025 17:52 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
The cabinet secretary for finance @shonarobison.bsky.social popped by during a busy time at #SNP25. The Scottish Budget deals with over Β£50 billion of spend. In our manifesto for 2026 we argue that a tiny investment in a Scottish Paths Fund could go a long way. Ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
13.10.2025 11:33 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Depute first minister @kateforbes.bsky.social has probably the best constituency in Scotland for mountains and walks and highlighted Glen Affric as a particularly favourite place to walk in nature #SNP25
13.10.2025 11:45 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Cabinet Secretary for Housing Mairi McAllan highlighted the Southern Upland Way as one her favourite paths at #SNP25 and shared views on the importance of getting outside for recreation as a community benefit as well as for health and wellbeing.
13.10.2025 13:44 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Great to speak to @jennimintomsp.bsky.social minister for public health and womenβs health about the clear relationship between outdoor recreation and physical and mental health at #SNP25
13.10.2025 09:31 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Our final visitor of day 2 of #SNP25 is @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice. Making outdoor access an everyday reality for everyone is a top priority for us and in our shared proposals for the 2026 election. See ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
12.10.2025 16:52 β π 9 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Government minister @mareetodd.bsky.social has been a longstanding supporter of the daily mile and the health benefits of outdoor recreation and spoke to us powerfully at #SNP25 on the emotional pull of the outdoors for people.
12.10.2025 16:37 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks to Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy @gillianamartin.bsky.social for visiting our stand at #SNP25 and recognising the value of paths into nature.
12.10.2025 13:50 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Great to chat to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform & Islands @mairigougeon.bsky.social at #SNP25 this morning and share views on the huge benefits of being active in outdoor spaces.
12.10.2025 10:39 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0This is such a great manifesto from the main outdoor recreation organisations.
A set of clear, achievable actions that would benefit everyone, including land managers. Real win-wins. Hope the political parties are reading it!
We are here all weekend with Mountaineering Scotland at SNP conference talking to delegates about making outdoor access an everyday reality (ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto) and highlighting their favourite walk! Come and see us! #snp25
11.10.2025 10:08 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Scotland really desperately needs a Scottish Paths Fund like this.
11.10.2025 10:37 β π 25 π 13 π¬ 1 π 0
β°οΈ Good @scotnational.bsky.social story on attempts to block walkers from 4 popular Munros at Glen Lyon, Perthshire.
We need a long-term solution that supports walkers to enjoy North Chesthill Estate, as per Scotland's world-class access laws.
@perthandkinross.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
π³Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!πΆ
Weβve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.
Our goal? β
Make Scotlandβs world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!
ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
Outdoor recreation wonβt change the world or solve all societyβs ills. But a wee bit of investment will be highly visible, will bring joy and better health to a lot of people and will boost the rural economy. Whatβs not to love?
08.10.2025 12:58 β π 14 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0Scotland is already there. Glenfinnan is now Harry Potter not the Jacobite rising. Buachaille Etive Mor is already Skyfall Mountain. Culross is Outlander not James VI. Landmark places defined by fiction not history.
08.10.2025 09:40 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Sign saying No Walking We Are Stalking September to October.
The landowner in the Glen Lyon access case has told local media: βThe hill is open and anyone can take access."
Yet, below is walker and author Iain Cameron's recent photo from the estate.
We hope that the council will use its powers to get this resolved, quick.
A patch of purple heather on the hillside, with tree-filled glen below.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code recognises that specific routes may need managed for π¦ stalking on specific days, but NOT unreasonable blanket bans like this.
Section 14 of Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 gives councils power to remove non-compliant signs.
@perthandkinross.bsky.social must act now.
A heathery hillside with plantation woodland in the foreground.
β° Glen Lyon access must be fixed.
Weβve written to @perthandkinross.bsky.social, calling on it to urgently require a landowner to remove βNo Walkingβ signs at popular Perthshire Munros.β
North Chesthill Estate in Glen Lyon is trying to stop walkers accessing its 4 Munros during all of Sept & Oct.
Our wonderful volunteers were fully in the swing of autumn leaf raking on the walkway at Baberton Loan this morning. We also did some fence repairs and a productive litter pick in the area, to keep it looking beautiful! @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
07.10.2025 14:39 β π 16 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Iβll be chairing my first @wolct.bsky.social AGM this evening. All members and supporters very welcome to hear about another stellar year past and exciting plans ahead. www.waterofleith.org.uk/wp-content/u...
06.10.2025 07:54 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks for the company @helenrambler.bsky.social. A demonstration of our commitment to walking the talk!
03.10.2025 17:16 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
