--- title: "Scotways — check charity number SC015460 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scotways a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015460. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scotways retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:57:57.259Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scotways is a registered charity (number SC015460) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £372,939 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Scotways? Registered charity number SC015460 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £372,939 Website [www.scotways.com](http://www.scotways.com/) ## What does Scotways do? ScotWays works to uphold public access in Scotland. It combines 3 main roles: expert authority and adviser on the law of access. custodian and manager of the national resource of information about access routes and rights (CROW), and practical guardian and advocate of public outdoor access, in town and country, across Scotland. We respond to public enquiries both directly and via the Ask Ken knowledgebase on our website and provide a paid service to solicitors and developers to advise them of public rights of way and other access issues affecting land they are dealing with. We contribute to a… ## What causes is Scotways registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotways yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scotways is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scotways&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scotways.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scotways a legitimate charity? Yes. Scotways is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015460) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Scotways's charity number? Scotways's charity number is SC015460. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015460? Search SC015460 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Scotways do? ScotWays works to uphold public access in Scotland. It combines 3 main roles: expert authority and adviser on the law of access. custodian and manager of the national resource of information about access routes and rights (CROW), and practical guardian and advocate of public outdoor access, in town and country, across Scotland. We respond to public enquiries both directly and via the Ask Ken knowledgebase on our website and provide a paid service to solicitors and developers to advise them of public rights of way and other access issues affecting land they are dealing with. We contribute to a… Does Scotways have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotways. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Scotways? Scotways's website is http://www.scotways.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC015460).