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> I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see > the countryside.

The West Highland Way, up to yesterday, was reported to be 75% open, the remaining 25% being land owned by private landowners.   Last night it was reported that this remaining section had now been declared open.   So, in theory at least, you can now walk from Glasgow to Fort William once more! The Cuillins of Skye remain out of bounds but there was a sizeable protest march on Skye yesterday with the tourist industry demanding that at least one route be opened up to the Cuillins.    The landlord, Macleod of Macleod claims he is trying to ensure protection for his sheep but others point out that there is more chance of coming into contact with sheep on Skye’s roads than there is on the Cuillins!! On Saturday past we had a very enjoyable drive up to Rowardenan on the east side of Loch Lomond with an enjoyable meal at Drymen.   The Forrestery picnic sites are again open for public use.   Only restrictions seen were on actual farms.

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> I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see > the countryside. > Cheers!

 Hi I’m visiting Scotland early May for a couple of weeks and have found this site to be of interest… http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/sw-frame.htm Ian S

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Thanks for the info. I’ll likely email Macbackpackers directly; their tours are conducted by van anyway. I agree there is much to see in Edinburgh. On my last trip in 1998 I saw only the castle and the Castle Rock hostel. (Which is nice.) Cheers

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi! > All footpaths in the parts of Scotland I’ve been to (Edinburgh and the > borders) are closed – there are notices saying "Please Keep Off All Land". > bleak for the backpacking part of your holiday if you want to get off the > roads. There are lots of country lanes for you to explore, but I can see it > wouldn’t be quite the same – perhaps you could hire a cycle instead ? > The good news is that Edinburgh is open and unaffected (except the zoo!) – > if anything its quieter than usual so you’ll be able to get in to all the > I’d recommend spending the extra time in Edinburgh – there’s loads to do > there – I love it! > Cheers > Clare Ivatt > Editor, AboutBritain.com > — > http://www.aboutbritain.com > The premier online guide to Great Britain > I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to > see > the countryside. > Cheers!

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I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see the countryside. Cheers!

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Hi! All footpaths in the parts of Scotland I’ve been to (Edinburgh and the borders) are closed – there are notices saying "Please Keep Off All Land". bleak for the backpacking part of your holiday if you want to get off the roads. There are lots of country lanes for you to explore, but I can see it wouldn’t be quite the same – perhaps you could hire a cycle instead ? The good news is that Edinburgh is open and unaffected (except the zoo!) – if anything its quieter than usual so you’ll be able to get in to all the I’d recommend spending the extra time in Edinburgh – there’s loads to do there – I love it! Cheers Clare Ivatt Editor, AboutBritain.com — http://www.aboutbritain.com The premier online guide to Great Britain

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see > the countryside. > Cheers!

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I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see the countryside. Cheers!

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Hi! All footpaths in the parts of Scotland I’ve been to (Edinburgh and the borders) are closed – there are notices saying "Please Keep Off All Land". bleak for the backpacking part of your holiday if you want to get off the roads. There are lots of country lanes for you to explore, but I can see it wouldn’t be quite the same – perhaps you could hire a cycle instead ? The good news is that Edinburgh is open and unaffected (except the zoo!) – if anything its quieter than usual so you’ll be able to get in to all the I’d recommend spending the extra time in Edinburgh – there’s loads to do there – I love it! Cheers Clare Ivatt Editor, AboutBritain.com — http://www.aboutbritain.com The premier online guide to Great Britain

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see > the countryside. > Cheers!

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Thanks for the info. I’ll likely email Macbackpackers directly; their tours are conducted by van anyway. I agree there is much to see in Edinburgh. On my last trip in 1998 I saw only the castle and the Castle Rock hostel. (Which is nice.) Cheers

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi! > All footpaths in the parts of Scotland I’ve been to (Edinburgh and the > borders) are closed – there are notices saying "Please Keep Off All Land". > bleak for the backpacking part of your holiday if you want to get off the > roads. There are lots of country lanes for you to explore, but I can see it > wouldn’t be quite the same – perhaps you could hire a cycle instead ? > The good news is that Edinburgh is open and unaffected (except the zoo!) – > if anything its quieter than usual so you’ll be able to get in to all the > I’d recommend spending the extra time in Edinburgh – there’s loads to do > there – I love it! > Cheers > Clare Ivatt > Editor, AboutBritain.com > — > http://www.aboutbritain.com > The premier online guide to Great Britain > I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to > see > the countryside. > Cheers!

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> I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see > the countryside. > Cheers!

 Hi I’m visiting Scotland early May for a couple of weeks and have found this site to be of interest… http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/sw-frame.htm Ian S

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> I’m spending a few days in Scotland in May and would like to know if the > rural areas (footpaths) are closed here as well. I’ll likely stay in > Edinburgh for a night then take a tour (Macbackpackers) for 3-4 days to see > the countryside.

The West Highland Way, up to yesterday, was reported to be 75% open, the remaining 25% being land owned by private landowners.   Last night it was reported that this remaining section had now been declared open.   So, in theory at least, you can now walk from Glasgow to Fort William once more! The Cuillins of Skye remain out of bounds but there was a sizeable protest march on Skye yesterday with the tourist industry demanding that at least one route be opened up to the Cuillins.    The landlord, Macleod of Macleod claims he is trying to ensure protection for his sheep but others point out that there is more chance of coming into contact with sheep on Skye’s roads than there is on the Cuillins!! On Saturday past we had a very enjoyable drive up to Rowardenan on the east side of Loch Lomond with an enjoyable meal at Drymen.   The Forrestery picnic sites are again open for public use.   Only restrictions seen were on actual farms.

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