We are investigating a possible extension of the E2 European Long Distance path in Scotland from its existing route, which passes through Melrose and Traquair, to John o'Groats (this section will be familiar to those who have walked LEJoG). Scotland's Great Trails will be used where possible, including the John Muir Way (which follows the Forth and Clyde and Union Canal for part of its route), the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way. There are two gaps for which views are solicited.

Between Melrose or Traquair and the Edinburgh area possible routes include:

• The Cross Border Drove Road (but this would need an extension to reach the Union Canal);
• A mixture of the above and the Pentland Way;
• St Wilfrid's Way (is this waymarked?)
• An easterly route on the Southern Upland Way followed by the Forth to Farne Way (is the latter waymarked between Cockburnspath and Dunbar?)
• The Scottish National Trail (not waymarked)

Any views on the above as suitable routes would be welcome. Ideally the option selected will be waymarked with a clear path, guide and nearby accommodation and facilities.

North of the Great Glen Way two possibilities exist (routes over pathless moorlands were discounted):

• John o'Groats Trail;
• The Great North Trail from Fort Augustus to John o'Groats. This is actually a cycle route but it follows roads, tracks and paths. Has anyone any experience of walking it?

Any views on the suitability of the above or alternative established routes would be appreciated.

This request is also posted on LDWA's Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/groups/theldwa with rough maps of the possible routes.