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River Dee Walk Banchory to Milton of Crathes Named the Fifth Best Accessible Walk in the UK

  • Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 31 March 2025
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Motion reference: S6M-16974

That the Parliament recognises that the River Dee walk from Banchory to Milton of Crathes has been named the fifth best accessible walk in the UK in a study by Millets and the disability charity, Sense; understands that the trail is deemed suitable for those with mobility issues, including wheelchair and pushchair users; acknowledges the positive impact that an accessible walkway can provide in reducing stress, increasing physical activity levels and improving social connectedness, and commends the efforts to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle