therefore largely no longer required to be negotiated and many named walks have been developed by local authorities, tourist organisations and guidebook authors. In 2010 SNH decided that it would not formally designate any further LDRs, but would instead encourage more locally-based proposals for new routes for long-distance footpaths. Within this approach it was recognised that there was a need for a strong "brand identity" to aid marketing of Scotland’s longer distance routes internationally. Minimum standards would be applied in the selection of these branded routes, which would take account of factors such as: safety attractiveness of scenery trail surfaces information facilities and services signage and waymarking route definition and continuity accessibility access by public and private transport route management "Scotland's Great Trails" was chosen as the brand identity, and as of 2018 there were 29 officially recognised Great Trails. Routes As of April 2018. References Citations Bibliography External links Walkhighlands See also Long-distance footpaths in Scotland National Trail (English and Welsh equivalent) Long-distance footpaths in the UK Scottish Coastal Way