The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

About the Code

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Enjoy Scotland's Outdoors responsibly

Protect nature

Exploring without disturbing wildlife

Key sections

This guide will help you decide what to do in everyday situations in Scotland's great outdoors.

Downloadable images to help promote safe and responsible enjoyment of our outdoors.

Find out how to take the lead by following the Access Code when out and about with dogs in the countryside.

Resources and guidance to help local communities manage access.

Be a responsible camper - get tips on access, using stoves instead of lighting open fires and what to do when you need the loo.

Activity Guides and resources for teachers and group leaders that can be adapted for all age groups are available.

Access rights extend to cycling, on paths and off-road, as long as you ride responsibly.

Local authority and national park authority access officers.

Scottish Outdoor Access Code ebook

Download the PDF if you're on a desktop computer or tablet or the EPUB to get the ebook from your phone (you will need to use a reader to view this file e.g. Apple Books for iphone or Google Play Books for Android).

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Avian influenza (bird flu)

Heading for the Scottish Hills

Enjoy Scotland's Outdoors responsibly

Exploring without disturbing wildlife

Key sections

Practical guide for all

Resources to promote responsible access

Dog walkers

Managing access on your land

Camping

Education resources

Cycling

Contacts

Scottish Outdoor Access Code ebook