Your Countryside Rangers

The Highland Council's Countryside Rangers constitute the largest local authority Countryside Ranger provision in Scotland with 25 full time and 3 seasonal Rangers spread throughout the Highland Council Area.

The Countryside Rangers run many events and guided walks which aim to help raise awareness and encourage appreciation of the scenery, wildlife and heritage of the Highlands. This wide range of events and activities is aimed at local communities and visitors alike. For further details of events in your area, visit the Countryside Rangers events calendar.

Loans To Visit The Highlands

If you are short of cash and would love to come visit the highlands, there are options available to you. Companies like Wage Day Advance offer payday loans that can be paid out within 30 minutes. These loans are offered to everyone, even with bad credit.

The Countryside Rangers also have responsibilities for; the promotion of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code; contributing to the Highland Council's Biodiversity duties; promoting Eco-school status for all schools in the Highland Council area; and are involved in the management of a large number of countryside sites throughout the Highland Council Area. The Highland Council also operates a Ranger Service on The Great Glen Way and The West Highland Way, two of Scotland's formal long distance routes.

To view or download a digital copy of our 2015 Countryside Ranger Guided Walks and Events booklet, click here.

Walkers on Blackmount

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Walking above the bay, Achmelvich

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Fyrish Monument

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