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Helen Todd

@helenrambler.bsky.social

Chair Planning Democracy; board member Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre; volunteer with Spokes; Hon Fellow Scottish Env LINK, worked for Ramblers Scotland before retirement. Walking, cycling, mountains, Scottish politics, CND, climate change, gardening.

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Red Rope Scotland@redropescot.bsky.social · 3d ago

We're off to Roy Bridge for our next trip 9-12 October, a regular return. The weather has often been mixed on our trips, but we've had a good time anyway. Lots of hills to enjoy in the area, plus trains, cafes, gondolas to visit if too wet. We have monthly weekend trips and welcome non/new members.

group of four hikers sitting on a rocky mountain summit.Two hikers sitting on a rocky mountain summit with a view beyond of a loch and further mountains, cloudy skiesa hiker walking through grass on a hillside in full waterproofs, with a cloudy sky above. More hills and a ruined tower in the backgroundTwo hikers posing for a photo on the Grey Corries
Helen Todd@helenrambler.bsky.social · 5d ago

How well is nature protected in our planning system? Policies often look good on paper, but are not always followed through in practice. This article by @plandemoc.bsky.social is worth a read: www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/the-nat...

The Nature Gap: When Policy Fails in Practice - Scottish Community Alliance

Scotland has ambitious environmental planning policies, three years on are these policies actually working?

scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk

Red Rope Scotland@redropescot.bsky.social · last wk.

A lovely day out in North Berwick, walking up Berwick Law and around Balgone Lake, partly on the John Muir Way. Overcast skies turned to heavy rain after lunch but we had waterproofs, great chat and a good cafe to dry out in. We have regular walks in the Lothians & Fife, non-members welcome!

Group of hikers on top of Berwick Law with view of the town and sea behind. Overcast skies. View across North Berwick and offshore islands under cloudy skies Balgone Lake, bullrushes, trees and swans
Helen Todd@helenrambler.bsky.social · 3w ago

Always interesting to an old Rambler to see access management in other countries. These are a few signs from the Pyrenees national park. Seems a bit restrictive to Scottish eyes - no cycling, dogs, camping - but the upside is the GR10 & other routes are very well managed. And very well used (€€!)

Hiker in the Pyrenees passing a ‘no dogs’ sign at the side of a path. Signpost in the Pyrenees giving directions and timings to various locations Red & white painted signpost on a rocky path List of restrictions in the Pyrenees national park, including no dogs, camping or cycling
Helen Todd@helenrambler.bsky.social · 3w ago

Come with us to the Pyrenees, they said. Warm, sunny days and great views from the mountains on the GR10 route. Ha! More like Scotland today. (Not really complaining, after 7 days of ☀️☀️☀️).

Woman in waterproofs and hiking boots standing on a grassy hillside in thick mist.
Andy Wightman@andywightman.scot · last mo.

Who Owns Scotland? The 44th monthly update is published. It contains ownership information on 5075 landholdings covering 5.94 million hectares (14.7 million acres) or over 77.16% of rural Scotland. This project is solely funded by subscriptions. Please consider subscribing. whoownsscotland.org.uk

Land Ownership Map | Who Owns Scotland

Who Owns Scotland map for visual overview of land ownership. For Academics, Property Professionals, Natural Resources, Windfarms, Film Location Scouts, Journalists

whoownsscotland.org.uk

Helen Todd@helenrambler.bsky.social · last mo.

Been enjoying the purple heather in the Pentlands on a couple of walks this week. Is it always this good? Love having these hills on the doorstop, great for linear walks thanks to Lothian Buses. 🥾

A moorland with purple heather A view across heather to the Green Cleuch in the Pentlands hills A view down to a white farmhouse and reservoir nestled in green and purple hills Me wearing a hat in sunshine with the hills behind
Red Rope Scotland@redropescot.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Another great trip to the Cairngorms, staying at the lovely Muir Cottage at Inverey. Mixed weather but we enjoyed getting into the hills for walks and cycles - and as always had fab shared veggie dinners each evening. We have monthly weekend trips away, non-members are welcome to give it a try!

Three cyclists on a gravel track cycling towards hills, among purple heather and treesTwo hikers on a path across a heathery hillside, mountains in the background with a shower passing byThree hikers in full waterproofs on a mountain summit in thick mistGroup of 12 people around a long table with their dinners in front of them. The room is a mountaineering club hut.
Ramblers Scotland@ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A @naturescot.bsky.social spokesperson has told @thecourier.co.uk: “The estate doesn’t always appear to be compliant with Scotland’s access rights and the associated landowner duties, and we strongly urge the estate to reconsider its approach, working closely with its local access authority." 🤞

Row over access to four Munros on Perthshire estate reignited as council threatens legal action

NatureScot says Chesthill Estate in Glen Lyon "doesn’t always appear to be compliant with Scotland’s access rights."

thecourier.co.uk

Ramblers Scotland@ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Remember when a Perthshire landowner blocked access to 4 Munros for 2 months last year? 🗻 Well, sadly he's at it again - and we really need your help. ✅ Sign our petition today at www.ramblers.org.uk/glenlyon @scotways.com @walkhighlands.co.uk @ramblers.org.uk

Campaigning for walkers’ access in Glen Lyon

Ramblers Scotland is campaigning for walkers’ right to enjoy 4 popular Munros in Glen Lyon, one of Scotland's most beautiful glens.

ramblers.org.uk

Helen Todd@helenrambler.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Eye-opening explainer on the system and people involved in bicycle food delivery. Not a service I’ve ever used, but it has to be better than using motor vehicles. However, (surprise!) exploitative practices by tech companies are undermining any positives.

sbarlster@sbarlster.bsky.social · 2mo ago

If you see anyone in your community punching down on riders of electric bikes. Feel free to share this from Tom Humberstone… Just Work: The Gig Economy, Platform Capitalism and the Battle for Worker Rights tomhumberstone.com/just-work

Photography by Alfie Goodrich@alfie.photography · 2mo ago

Please read through the thread, to understand the photograph. And spend a moment of two today to remember Nagasaki. To think of peace. That one day our world may know what it means to have peace. 🙏🏻❤️

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Raptor Persecution UK@raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

GENERAL Licence restrictions imposed on two Scottish shooting estates after evidence of raptor persecution crimes: Milton of Drimmie Estate (Perthshire) & Invermark Estate (in the notorious Angus Glens). New blog ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/07/g...

General Licence restrictions imposed on two Scottish shooting estates after evidence of raptor persecution – Milton of Drimmie (Perthshire) & Invermark Estate (Angus Glens)

NatureScot has today announced a three-year General Licence restriction on two shooting estates: Milton of Drimmie Estate, near Blairgowrie, Perthshire, and Invermark Estate in the Angus Glens. MIL…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

Raptor Persecution UK@raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Trial collapses against two Scottish gamekeepers accused of killing Red Kites in Cairngorms National Park ⚖️ My commentary on the seeming absurdity of the legal process in this case 🔽 #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/06/t...

Trial collapses against two Scottish gamekeepers accused of killing Red Kites in Cairngorms National Park

On Monday 20 July 2026, at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, all charges were dropped against two gamekeepers who had been on trial for the alleged shooting of Red Kites, as well as alleged firearms offences…

raptorpersecutionuk.org