Access

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 establishes statutory rights of access to land and inland water for outdoor recreation. The Statutory right of responsible access commenced on 9 February 2005.

• Know the Code before you go with this leaflet (251kb)
• Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003
• Summary of the Access legislation (62kb)
• Review of SNH Recreational Policies
  

  SNH has now updated its 1994 policy statement on 'Enjoying the Outdoors'. Further information on this statement and other reviews of related policies on Rangers, Country and Regional Parks and Paths (including Long Distance Routes) can be found here.

 

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