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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

About the Code

Winter update

Avian influenza (bird flu)

Deer stalking season

Heading for the Scottish Hills

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Enjoy Scotland's Outdoors responsibly

Be a responsible dog owner

Dog Walking

Key sections

Practical guide for all

Advice for the public and local communities about different places and activities

Resources to promote responsible access

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

The Act and the Access Code

Scotland’s access legislation and how it works

Contacts

Local authority and national park authority access officers.

Managing access on your land

Resources and guidance to help local communities manage access.

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code for young people

We've worked with Young Scot to produce 12 animations to help young people find out more about the code.

Camping

Be a responsible camper - follow the Access Code tips on: access, using stoves instead of lighting open fires and what to do when you need the loo!

Dog walking

Access with dogs, including livestock, dog waste, commercial dog walking and dog sports.

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).

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