Walking isn’t only good for our physical, social and mental health. It’s also good for our communities, the environment and the economy.
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Celebrating International Walking Day On International Walking Day we celebrate the power of walking and the joy local routes can bring.
On the campaign trail: why walking and wheeling matterIan McCall, our Policy and Campaigns Officer We are now only days away from polling day for the Scottish Parliament on 7 May. Since publishing our manifesto for walking and wheeling alongside Living…
Prescription for wellbeing: a dose of fresh airLaura White, Walking Network Manager Social prescribing is when doctors and health professionals refer people to activities, groups, and services in their community. This could be volunteering,…
Knowledge Transfer Partnership: celebrating progress on teens, tech and trailsA Knowledge Transfer Partnership project which aims to get more young people walking and wheeling enters its next phase.
Walking and wheeling – a silver bullet for addressing health inequalities?Our Policy and Campaigns Officer explore how walking and wheeling supports healthier and longer lives.
Why do people walk? We explore the reasons, and the statistics behind why Scots choose to walk or wheel for their everyday journeys.
Walking and wellbeing: the reality for people living with long term health conditionsEmma, manager of Movement for Health at Walking Scotland, explores the barriers to and benefits of walking for those living with long-term health conditions.
Hosting a community workshop in East LammermuirRichard Armstrong, Walking Communities and Environments Manager I recently helped lead a walking and active travel workshop in East Lammermuir. The workshop was to learn about what walking and…
Attending the Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Conference 2025Rachele, our Schools KTP Development Officer, offers insight into the HEPA Conference 2025 in Lithuania.
Walking the KiltwalkRachael Prothero, Our Corporate and Community Fundraiser shares an update on the Kiltwalk.
The Power of WalkingKevin Lafferty, Our Chief Executive, shares his thought on ‘The Power of Walking – A Walking and Wheeling Manifesto for 2026.
How much should we be walking?Recent research findings highlight the benefits of walking 7,000 steps.
