Scotland’s national walking and wheeling charity, formerly known as Paths for All, has announced its rebrand and new name as Walking Scotland.

The change is designed to better reflect Walking Scotland’s mission and impact across the country, and reinforce its position and goals for the future, being clearer about itself as an organisation, what it does, and what it stands for. Walking Scotland envisions a Scotland where everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live, has access to safe, welcoming environments to walk and wheel.

The launch follows consultation with the public, volunteers delivering local Health Walk and path projects, and walking projects across Scotland, designed as a clearer, bolder brand that better communicates Walking Scotland’s purpose and makes it easier for people to get involved – whether through walking, wheeling, supporting or donating. The shift also reflects the growing recognition of walking as a low-cost, high-impact solution to a range of challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

Kevin Lafferty, Chief Executive of Walking Scotland, said:

“This isn’t just a name change, it’s a renewed commitment to putting walking and wheeling at the heart of everyday life in Scotland.”

As part of the rebrand, the new logo inspired by Scotland, shows Walking Scotland’s national reach and the connections it makes, supporting projects from the Hebrides to the Borders, helping with new path delivery, holding walking challenges, and training people to run Health Walks safely. The new website aims to put people at the heart of everything, with stories of how walking changes lives, tips, advice and inspiration.

For further information on the rebrand, please visit the Walking Scotland website (linked for your convenience).