The Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) is the professional membership association for Countryside Rangers and associated countryside professionals in Scotland

Formed in 1974, SCRA has an enviable reputation for supporting the development and enhancement of the Ranger profession in Scotland; organising networking events, training events and conferences, supporting the development of a national logo and brand for Scotland's Ranger Services and working with Government and Government agencies to promote the profession.

Rangers promote the enjoyment, understanding and care of Scotland's outdoors through;

  • The first hand provision of information, advice and activities
  • Interpretation
  • The management of sites and facilities
  • Seeking to secure responsible behaviour

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Monthly email alerts from SCRA

As of May 2012 we have introduced a system to allow members to get a monthly update by email. This update will include news items relevant to SCRA, forthcoming events, and a round-up of forum activity. This means that the news is coming to you, rather than you needing to search for it, or remember to visit the site.

Read more: Monthly email alerts from SCRA

Fancy a week in Corsica?

CJS is advertising a no-cost training course for Operation New World in June 2012. They have not had many replies and the course is now organised so participants are needed.

Read more: Fancy a week in Corsica?

Study about ticks and Lyme disease

A Scottish life sciences company, Xeroshield, is looking for help with the completion of a major new study about ticks and Lyme disease.

Read more: Study about ticks and Lyme disease

Minister launches Scottish Ranger Award

The Scottish Environment Minister, Stewart Stevenson MSP, launched the Scottish Ranger Award on behalf of The Scottish Rangers Association.

Read more: Minister launches Scottish Ranger Award

Notification of SCRA AGM 2012

The Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association will be held on the 13th March 2012 at 13.00 at Battleby Centre, Perth.

Due to the postal and proxy voting system, any motions to be placed before the meeting must be received by the Secretary no later than 24th February 2012. After this date, only motions considered by the Chair to be of an emergency nature will be accepted.

There is currently a vacancy on Council. Nominations are invited for the vacant position.

In 2012, Council meetings will take place approximately 4 times per year at Battleby near Perth. Meetings start at 10.30am and finish before 2pm. Councilors are expected to attend at least half the meetings held each year.

If you wish postal or proxy voting forms for the AGM, please return the tear-off slip on your notification letter to the Secretary by 2nd March 2012 (please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have not received an email or letter).

Only paid up Full Members of the Association may vote at the AGM so please bring your membership card.

DON'T LOSE YOUR VOTE - ENSURE THAT YOUR SUBS HAVE BEEN PAID!

Motions, nominations, amendments should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SNH promotes the difference that Rangers make

Ranger services across the country make a big difference to the people and nature of Scotland, a new report by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has confirmed.

Working with people to help them enjoy, understand and care for the outdoors, the report recognises the vital part ranger services play in helping to improve public health, well-being and supporting the economy.

Read more: SNH promotes the difference that Rangers make

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