Red Rope Scotland

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...

Group of walkers around a trig point on top of a grassy hill.

Three walkers on a grassy field with rounded hills beyond

Walkers heading down a steep hill on grassy moorland by a fence. Views beyond to a loch, woodlands and farmland.

Group of walkers by a gate with grassy moorland behind them.

We had a very enjoyable walk up and around Dundreich in the Scottish Borders last weekend. It was overcast but dry and we had good views - and chat. Our next day walk is at the end of October, all are welcome including non-members.

Group of walkers around a trig point on top of a grassy hill.

Three walkers on a grassy field with rounded hills beyond

Walkers heading down a steep hill on grassy moorland by a fence. Views beyond to a loch, woodlands and farmland.

Group of walkers by a gate with grassy moorland behind them.

We had a very enjoyable walk up and around Dundreich in the Scottish Borders last weekend. It was overcast but dry and we had good views - and chat. Our next day walk is at the end of October, all are welcome including non-members.

Yes, though it was pretty soft and fortunately not icy at all. Looked nice!

A view across moorland with purple heather and blue devil's bit scabious flowers, a rocky escarpment and more hills in the distance.

In line with our social and environmental values we donate any surplus funds from our weekend trips to organisations we support. This year we've split £300 between UK-Med Gaza appeal and Assynt MRT.
www.uk-med.org/gaza-crisis-...
www.assyntmountainrescue.co.uk

Woman standing on a grassy hill summit overlooking a landscape of lochs, woods and fields - on Dundreich looking towards the Forth.

Join us on our next day walk on Saturday 27 September. Bus from Edinburgh to Eddleston. A circular walk up Dundreich, through woodland, farmland and past Portmore Loch and an ancient hill fort. It's free (apart from bus fare) and non-members are welcome. More info here: forms.gle/6qCiQLjUUw3V...

Group of 3 men and 1 woman on a rocky mountain top in Scotland, with a smattering of snow on the summit and more mountains and a loch behind. Mountain is Ruadh-stac Mor, Beinn Eighe

A loch in Torridon, Wester Ross, Scotland - surrounded by pine trees and mountains beyond, with a rainbow

A man and a woman standing on the bank of a full river in Torridon with stepping stones behind, on an overcast day.

Two people in kayaks on Loch Maree in Scotland, with a rocky shore and pine trees, blue skies.

What a fantastic weekend in Torridon! Despite winter weather and strong winds, we all got out - climbed mountains, went kayaking, enjoyed wild swimming and gentle shore walks. Plus great food and a warm, comfy hut at Mol Mor, thanks to @n-t-s.bsky.social. To the Lake District for our October trip.

Woman on a rocky mountain summit with patches of snow amongst the rocks.

View from a mountain across to a loch in a corrie and more mountains beyond.

Two people on a rocky mountain, Beinn Eighe in Torridon. Sunny skies.

Part of the Beinn Eighe massif, a rocky and steep mountain

Snow!❄️
Not what we expected on a September trip to Torridon, but a good reminder to prepare the pack for winter.
Great to be out with @redropescot.bsky.social pals. A cold wind, but we got lots of ☀️ too.

Revive conference on Real Land Reform, Perth Concert Hall, Scotland, 8th November 2025:
#LandReform

A path leading to distant rocky mountains through a glen with a Caledonian pine wood in it.

Two women on a rocky mountain summit with a distant view of more mountains under stormy skies.

Our next weekend trip away is 19-22 September to Torridon. We've had some fabulous meets there over the years, and some mixed weather, but it's always a beautiful place to be. Why not join us for one of our trips or a day walk? New members welcome!

Woman standing on a grassy hill summit overlooking a landscape of lochs, woods and fields - on Dundreich looking towards the Forth.

Join us on our next day walk on Saturday 27 September. Bus from Edinburgh to Eddleston. A circular walk up Dundreich, through woodland, farmland and past Portmore Loch and an ancient hill fort. It's free (apart from bus fare) and non-members are welcome. More info here: forms.gle/6qCiQLjUUw3V...

New coalition calls for overhaul of land reform plans There is a crucial lack of pace and breadth in Scotland’s land reform strategies according to a new coalition of organisations representing community groups, environmental bodies and land reform...

Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights began with Holyrood’s first #LandReform Bill.

But land reform is an ongoing journey, and it’s time to pick up the pace, so that everyone benefits. 🗺️

We’ve joined with diverse partners to push for deeper, bolder changes during the next Parliament. ⬇️

What a monstrosity. Hopefully it'll do its job properly and stop rockfalls landing on folks' heads. Will also solve the knotty problem that's out on consultation - there will be no vehicular traffic going this way any time soon. #Samson'sRibs #HolyroodPark #Edinburgh

Group of 4 people on a rocky mountain summit with a view beyond of lochs and more mountains under a cloudy sky.

A one-storey building with a conservatory and trees beyond, taken from a picnic bench on a grassy lawn.

A sparse landscape of grass, rocks and bare hills with lochans and a burn. A man with a backpack is making his way through.

A woman walking on a rocky mountain summit with the distinctive outline of the mountain Suilven in the distance.

We had a great weekend away in Elphin recently, to the Grampian Speleological Club hut. We enjoyed a wide range of excursions: Conival & Ben More Assynt; Cul Mor; Cul Beag; Ben Hope; a plane wreck search; a coastal walk & swim and a cycle to Lochinver.
Our next trip is to Torridon 18-21 September.

A path winding past purple heather though a glen and next to a burn, with a mountain in the distance.

Me standing on a rocky mountain plateau with a view beyond of hills, sea and lochs

A distant view of mountains under blue skies from a summit, with the sea in the distance and lochs. The small hill on the right is Stac Pollaidh

The mountains of Assynt - Suilven, Quinag and Canisp, taken from Cul Mor, blue skies.

A fantastic time last weekend with Red Rope pals, based in Elphin. Love this part of Scotland - and it was looking particularly lovely with the bonnie blooming heather.
@redropescot.bsky.social

Red Rope's walk from New Hailes, past Musselburgh to Prestonpans 31 August 2025 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE & TO LET US KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT add some details to the form. It does not commit you to attending but completing the form is taken to mean that you have read the description ...

Join us on our next day walk, Newhailes to Prestonpans via Musselburgh, Sunday 31 August. Non-members particularly welcome. It's free, apart from bus travel to start/finish.
More info and sign up here: forms.gle/HQSyEmFfb8WT...

Scottish heatwave sparks tenth wildfire warning The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to avoid using naked flames outdoors from August 13 to August 19.

❗ High risk of wildfire for nearly all of Scotland during much of the coming week.

It should barely need saying but still, please shout it from the rooftops...

📣 It is simply not responsible to have a campfire when the wildfire risk is high.

A man standing on a grassy outcrop of a mountain summit with a loch, moorland and mountains behind. Suilven and Canisp from Quinag, in Assynt

Looking forward to our next trip to Elphin on 22-25 August.
Such amazing landscape, iconic mountains and great walking.
If you'd like to join one of our future weekend trips, get in touch! Email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk, see our website redrope.org.uk or FB page www.facebook.com/redropescotl...

Over 50% of Scots worry about climate change every day | NatureScot NatureScot Opinion Survey shows that most Scots want to do more to help nature, with strong public concern when it comes to the immediate threat of the climate crisis.

🌿 NatureScot Opinion Survey: Over 50% of Scots worry about climate change daily - affecting our cultural heritage, flood risks & communities! 71% see biodiversity loss as immediate issue. 🔗www.nature.scot/over...

#Climate #Heritage #Scotland

Red Rope's walk from Linlithgow to Cockleroy Hill and Beecraigs 27 July TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE & TO LET US KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT add some details to the form. It does not commit you to attending but completing the form is taken to mean that you have read the description ...

Join us on our next day walk, non-members especially welcome.
Sunday 27 July: Cockleroy Hill and Beecraigs Loch in West Lothian. Route is 8 miles starting from Linlithgow station. Expected to take 5 hours including picnic lunch stop.
Register and more details here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1h1E...

Red Rope's walk from Linlithgow to Cockleroy Hill and Beecraigs 27 July TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE & TO LET US KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT add some details to the form. It does not commit you to attending but completing the form is taken to mean that you have read the description ...

Join us on our next day walk, non-members especially welcome.
Sunday 27 July: Cockleroy Hill and Beecraigs Loch in West Lothian. Route is 8 miles starting from Linlithgow station. Expected to take 5 hours including picnic lunch stop.
Register and more details here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1h1E...

Very good news indeed!

This is true - the shared vegetarian dinners (and not just the puddings) are often the highlight of our trips!

The management of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service who have no systems in place to monitor muirburn & appear completely unconcerned about its impacts should now explain if it reduces fire risks as claimed why have the fires on Dava Moor been so big? parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/07/01/k...

Who Owns Scotland June 2025. Now total of 4554 landholdings covering 75.75% of rural Scotland. This project is financed solely by subscription income & I will shortly reach the limit of the expansion & updating that is possible within existing resources. Please subscribe at whoownsscotland.org.uk

Custard is secret to Aylesbury WWII veteran's long life - BBC News Leslie Lemon says he eats it every day and does not mind whether it comes from a tin or a carton.

Goodness, there’ll be some long-lived Red Ropers if custard really is the secret to a long life. Custard, and lashings of it, tends to feature in our shared meals on every trip. We like our puddings!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Red Rope's walk Kirkcaldy to Leven 28 June 2025 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE & TO LET US KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT add some details to the form. It does not commit you to attending but completing the form is taken to mean that you have read the description ...

Join us in Fife on our next day walk, Kirkcaldy to Leven, Saturday 28 June. Non-members welcome.
More info here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1iWr...

Red Rope's walk Kirkcaldy to Leven 28 June 2025 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE & TO LET US KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT add some details to the form. It does not commit you to attending but completing the form is taken to mean that you have read the description ...

Join us in Fife on our next day walk, Kirkcaldy to Leven, Saturday 28 June. Non-members welcome.
More info here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1iWr...

This is powerful analysis from @kat-jones.bsky.social of @aprscotland.bsky.social. If national parks are to be a mainstay of how we protect nature, enhance access and provide lasting community benefit (and I firmly believe they are) then a bolder approach is needed.
aprs.scot/news/misinfo...

Group of people walking along the waterfront in Edinburgh, a tarmac road with the coast on the right and woodland on the left. Cloudy skies.

We had an interesting local day walk at the end of May, along Edinburgh's waterfront. We visited Granton walled garden, The Pitt, Lauriston Farm and Cramond Island.
Our next day walk is Sat 28 June and we're heading across to Fife - more details to follow soon. All welcome!