Scottish Access Technical Information Network (SATIN)

The Scottish Access Technical Information Network (SATIN) was set up in 2009 as an initiative to promote and share good practice, and to support people interested and involved in the development and management of infrastructure for outdoor access, active travel and mountain biking in Scotland. SATIN is a member led network, organised by a voluntary working group, made up of practitioners from Cycling Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland, Paths for All, Scottish Natural Heritage, Falkirk Council and Sustrans Scotland.

• To encourage, identify, co-ordinate and promote the sharing and dissemination of technical information and knowledge'.

• To promote and encourage the adoption of good practice in design, procurement, construction, contract management, construction safety (CDM 2007) and maintenance.

• To develop and share an improved evidence base of good practice through research, experience and collaboration.

• To provide opportunity to develop and demonstrate new and modify existing ideas for innovative approaches and techniques and, where appropriate, produce good practice guidance.

• To provide networking opportunities to view and discuss practical infrastructure issues and exchange tried and tested solutions via conferences, workshops and outdoor site visits.

• To provide details of specific training opportunities to build capacity and develop skills in all industry areas.

• To provide links with relevant advisory groups e.g. SCAN (Scottish Countryside Access Network).

A new innovative online information portal website, SATIN Online, was launched in October 2011 to facilitate the promoting and sharing of good practice, technical information and knowledge, research and innovation, and networking and skills development to achieve excellence.

• Technical Information – an expanding A-Z database of technical information and knowledge with downloadable documents or links to external information of relevant interest.

• Good Practice Case Studies – good practice case studies showcasing active travel, outdoor access and mountain biking infrastructure projects. There's even the opportunity to submit a case study online using the 'Submit Your Case Study' online form provided with guidance to help you fill it in. It's free to use!.

• Networking, Training & News – SATIN Online provides opportunities to advertise and tell others about any relevant news and networking or training events, free of charge, using the 'Submit a Training Course, Networking Event or Latest News' online form provided.

• SATIN E-newsletter – register to receive a free quarterly e-newsletter.

• Members Space – register to become a SATIN member which is free. On the Members Space, members can join specific discussion groups to talk and share their views in a professional environment, and to ask questions to get technical advice and support, and much, much more...

To view, and to use the various online case study tools, click SATIN Online.

How to join the network:

To join the SATIN network there are two ways you can get involved.

To become a member of the Members Space, click SATIN Online and then once you can see the SATIN Online home page click on the Members Space button at top right of the screen to register. Membership is free.

To become a voluntary member of SATIN's working group to help deliver SATIN's aims and initiatives, such as technical study and networking days during 2012 and onwards, please contact SATIN's Secretary, click SATIN Secretary.