Tag Archives: access

Springbank Quarry Drone Tour

Posted on June 26, 2022 by jester1970

The last time I wrote about Springbank Quarry was 10 years ago. At the time there was a proposal to develop the quarry and turn it in to a fishery, but a decade on there has been no progress, and … Continue reading →

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Path Closures in North Lanarkshire

Posted on January 29, 2022 by jester1970

There is a lot of survey work being done at the present time for the new East Airdrie Link Road. There have been some instances reported of access being blocked or footpaths closed off. Restrictions on public access to many … Continue reading →

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The North Lanarkshire Walking Festival: Salsburgh to Hillend Walk

Posted on September 25, 2016 by jester1970

The first ever North Lanarkshire Walking Festival was held this weekend (there are still walks to take place tomorrow) and I was invited to lead one of the walks. I chose a walk over the high ground from Salsburgh via … Continue reading →

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Lesley Riddoch Access Article in The National

Posted on August 19, 2016 by jester1970

Here’s an interesting article on land reform and access by National columnist Lesley Riddoch, and my letter in response. Article LIVE or SAVED Dear Sir, Lesley Riddoch makes some very good points about Scotland’s lagging in the fitness stakes despite … Continue reading →

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TGO Magazine: Open Letter to Dr Aileen McLeod

Posted on March 13, 2016 by jester1970

An edited version of my Open Letter to SNP Environment Minister Dr Aileen McLeod has been published in the April 2016 issue of TGO magazine. As of today, almost four weeks after the letter was sent to Dr McLeod, there … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fence Me In…

Posted on October 2, 2015 by jester1970

Cycling past Hillend Reservoir today I was heartened and impressed by the columns of children being taken out on an organised ramble along the cycle path. Route 75 is a fantastic asset, especially since it has been upgraded, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Loch Lomond Nation Park Camping Ban- My Objection

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jester1970

To: Gordon Robertson, Scottish Government, Forestry and Environment Directorate, Natural Resources Division, 1C North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ. Dear Mr Robertson, The proposed legislation which has been agreed upon by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (LLTNP) to … Continue reading →

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Loch Lomond National Park: Eroding the rights of walkers

Posted on May 29, 2015 by jester1970

From The National, 28/05/15

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Loch Lomond National Park- Unfit For Purpose?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by jester1970

Leave No Trace. Wherever I go in the outdoors I try to follow that simple code. Often I will return from a trip with other peoples rubbish in my backpack, carrying it out to a bin because others are too … Continue reading →

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Roughrigg and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Posted on April 13, 2015 by jester1970

Last week I was contacted by a friend who told me that they were having difficulty in accessing the area around Roughrigg Reservoir for horse riding. The area has long had problems with landowners erecting and locking gates. I have … Continue reading →

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