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Walk 25

Walk 25

Celebrate 25 years of the Footpath Fund by enjoying a walk at our beautiful outdoor places.

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Things to do in summer A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.
Our cafés and tearooms Two women sit at a patio table on a terrace in a beautiful garden. A teapot covered in a woollen tea cosy is on the table, along with some slices of cake.
Things to do on a rainy day A man and a woman looking at the Hill House, while standing in the protective 'Box'.
Things to do with kids Two girls wearing wellingtons and waterproofs jump in a shallow rock pool on a beach.
Seabird spotting in Scotland
Best gardens in Scotland A bright and colourful display of flowers, with Culzean Castle seen in the background on a sunny day.
Wonderful dog walks in Scotland A person walks along a wide path through woodland, with a dog on a lead walking beside them.
Walking in Scotland A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.
Great family days out in Scotland Two adults and two small children crouch down beside a pond and look out across the calm water.
A guide to Munro-bagging A young man hiking a knife-edged mountain ridge on the Liathach Ridge
Castles in Scotland Close up of Brodie Castle tower
A man carries a young girl on his back as they walk through a very green garden.

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The view from Compass Hill at sunset, looking out across fields towards the cliffs and sea. The sun is setting on the horizon.
19 Aug 2025

Join us for our AGM in Inverness

Our Annual General Meeting takes place in Inverness on Friday 19 September – all members are invited to come along.

A group of young people walk along a rocky path beside woodland.
8 Aug 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season, part II

Jackie explores the positive effects of nature on our wellbeing with Professor Kathy Willis.

A neat gravel drive leads through woodland towards Kellie Castle.
20 Aug 2025

Why we love Kellie Castle & Garden

Members of our Kellie team share just some of the reasons why they love this very special place.

The Footpath Fund

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Footpath team at work on Ben Lawers. A group of people use a lever to try and shift a large boulder into place on a hillside. >
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