#HillTrackTuesdays his week features route 3 – Town Yetholm to Alwinton by Clennell Street. This is a historic crossing of the border between Scotland and Northumberland, also known as Hexpethgate. The route is 29 km long, all on minor roads or waymarked tracks. Have you walked this route?

In the new feature article on our website Volunteer Laura Thompson embarks on a cycling adventure, exploring the layered history along the old drove roads of Argyll. Read the full article on our website: scotways.com/uncovering-l... . 🌳 📸 Laura Thompson & Thomas Hill

From mountains to the sea, we have signposts dotted around all over the country. Here's a nice one from the shores of Inver Bay in the Moray Firth. #FingerpostFriday 📷 David Thompson

The Corrieyairack Pass is one of many military roads that were constructed by General Wade (1673-1748) after the first Jacobite Rebellion. Built in 1731, there are several bridges along the route that have been repaired over the years. [1/3]... 📸Richard Barron

#OnThisDay five years ago, on 28 July 2021, Network Rail closed the Ben Alder Level Crossing at #Dalwhinnie to the public. The crossing is used by a recorded public right of way and #ScottishHillTracks routes 153 and 155, two important historic routes through the Central Highlands. [1/6]...

Are you interested in helping our work to defend Scotland's outdoor access rights? We are looking for people to join our board of directors. At present we are particularly looking for individuals with skills in communications/PR and digital skills. For more information visit: scotways.com/jobs

#FingerpostFriday from Fife 📷 Craig Gilbert

Route 52 invites you to traverse the moors of the southern Pentlands where you can soak up the scenery and immerse yourself in a landscape steeped in history. [1/3]... #ScottishHillTracks #HilltrackTuesday 📷 Richard Barron

Some paths have earned their place in access history #fingerpostfriday

@scottishfirerescue.bsky.social and partners are on the scene of a wildfire in the National Park. We will share updates on Facebook, Instagram and our website as the situation continues. For more information and our full statement, visit https://bit.ly/455o4s6

#FingerpostFriday our brand-new sign at Trinloist, south of Loch Ness, replaced recently by volunteer Andy Giddy (📷🔧)

#ThrowbackThursday #FromTheArchives From our archives is this photo of a hillwalker traversing West Highland Way, north of Rowardennan, taken by our former chairman Donald Bennet. [1/2]...

#HillTrackTuesday this week features route 140 from Bridge of Orchy to the Clachaig Inn. This #ScottishHillTracks that winds through high, lonely mountain country, and its remoteness and altitude require care and experience - especially in adverse weather and poor visibility. 📷 Rachel Taylor

Here’s a before and after of our signpost at the Lairig Eilde in #Glencoe. The old signpost was the 1951 original, although its finger had broken off and been replaced. #FingerpostFriday [1/2]... 📷 1. Richard Barron 2. NTS Glencoe @n-t-s.bsky.social

📰NEW WEB ARTICLE ALERT 📰 In the most recent feature article on our webpage Volunteer Mike Merchant tells us of his adventure traversing a part of the 70+km ‘Thieves Road’ from Dalwhinnie to Fort William. Find out what Mike has to say: scotways.com/tramps-and-thieves 📸Mike Merchant

Our #HeritagePath of the Month for July 2026 is the Old Cross-Country Routes, described in 1941 as "a very old and interesting right-of-way" by the Rev A E Robertson. Find out more: scotways.com/heritage-pat... [1/2]... 📸 Nic Bullivant

Sweltering in the Angus glens 🌞 #fingerpostfriday

#FingerpostFriday Huge thanks to volunteer Graham Chapman (🪏📷) for refurbishing and reinstalling our 1952-vintage signpost in Glen Lethnot. It points along the Whisky Road, which you can read about on #HeritagePaths: scotways.com/heritage-pat....

For this #FromTheArchives post, we are looking at the history of our logo. When we decided to change our name at the 1999 AGM, we also looked to adopt a new logo, eventually deciding on one that incorporates the green and white direction sign. [1/2]...

This #ScottishHillTracks route starts on a well-made track, but you can expect rough conditions towards the end. Route 100 is a manageable 12 km in distance and passes Abyssinia Bothy in Glen Kinglas... [1/3] 📷 Rachel Taylor #HillTrackTuesday

Huge thanks to volunteer Alastair for helping to replace our worn-out, rusted-through signpost on the Cryne Corse Mounth where it departs from the forest roads in Fetteresso, Aberdeenshire. 📷 Neil Birch Find out more about this route on #HeritagePaths*: scotways.com/heritage-pat...

#OnThisDay in June 1981, the action for declarator of the right of way from Strathpeffer to Falls of Rogie (SHT route 315) was brought to Dingwall Sheriff Court, following an obstruction by then-owner of Kinellan Farm.

We’re heading into the south of Scotland this #HillTrackTuesday. Route 16 from Tweedsmuir to Moffat is a bit of a hidden gem promising a pleasant jaunt by the Fruid Reservoir and a scenic trek past the Devil’s Beef Tub – a landmark steeped in history and legend. 📷 Alan Castle & Adam Ward

Here is a great video of an adventure on some #HeritagePaths in #Argyll. The routes are also featured in #ScottishHillTracks. @hikebikescotland

Heritage Paths | Bikepacking the ancient drove roads of Argyll

YouTube video by Hike Bike Scotland

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#fingerpostfriday - Elgin

#FingerpostFriday: These two signs at Fa’side Castle in #EastLothian were replaced recently by volunteer Ken Tippen (📷🔧), thanks Ken!

#FromTheArchives this historic printing block from 1976 was used to produce the front cover of our annual report (also pictured). That year's report included Tom Weir’s acceptance of the position of Honorary Vice-President, which he held for the following 20 years. #ThrowbackThursday

#HillTrackTuesday this week is #ScottishHillTracks route 135 from Tyndrum to Kinlochleven, chosen in honour of the Tercentenary of Thomas Pennant. In 1769, he used the short-lived military road over the Devil’s Staircase as part of his Tour In Scotland. ...[1/2] 📷 Declan Valters

#FingerpostFriday #BenNevis #GlenNevis #Scotland #Photography The finger post at the start of the path up Ben Nevis, Scotland.

#FingerpostFriday: Our brand-new replacement sign at Bridge of Brown, @cairngormsnews.bsky.social. 🔧 and 📷 thanks to volunteers Jo & Richard Doake.