Comments on: Ramblers Scotland -latest developments http://www.cameronmcneish.co.uk/2009/06/ramblers-scotland-latest-developments/ The Wilderness World of Cameron McNeish Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:57:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Paul Webster http://www.cameronmcneish.co.uk/2009/06/ramblers-scotland-latest-developments/#comment-3398 Paul Webster Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:35:26 +0000 http://www.cameronmcneish.co.uk/?p=364#comment-3398 I think we need two separate organisations Neil. Though there is an overlap where both the MCofS and the Ramblers have a shared interest (and can work together), both organisations also have different roles. e.g. The MCofS also represents climbers and mountaineers, whereas the Ramblers have a role speaking up for those taking the dog out for a walk near their home. These are not the same thing and I think merging could lead to a confused organisation with less than clear objectives. I'm sure there are many Ramblers members who'd never consider themselves a mountaineer (or go up a mountain) and likewise MCofS members who aren't really interested in short country or even urban walks. I think we need two separate organisations Neil. Though there is an overlap where both the MCofS and the Ramblers have a shared interest (and can work together), both organisations also have different roles.

e.g. The MCofS also represents climbers and mountaineers, whereas the Ramblers have a role speaking up for those taking the dog out for a walk near their home. These are not the same thing and I think merging could lead to a confused organisation with less than clear objectives. I’m sure there are many Ramblers members who’d never consider themselves a mountaineer (or go up a mountain) and likewise MCofS members who aren’t really interested in short country or even urban walks.

]]> By: Neil Davidson Cuthbert http://www.cameronmcneish.co.uk/2009/06/ramblers-scotland-latest-developments/#comment-3385 Neil Davidson Cuthbert Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:51:10 +0000 http://www.cameronmcneish.co.uk/?p=364#comment-3385 If there is a will for breaking with London then the possibility of combining with MCofS to create a stronger voice in Scotland for the outdoors community should be considered as an option. If there is a will for breaking with London then the possibility of combining with MCofS to create a stronger voice in Scotland for the outdoors community should be considered as an option.

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