The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

About the Code

#KnowTheCode

Enjoy Scotland's Outdoors responsibly

Deer stalking season

Be a responsible camper

Be a responsible dog owner

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

Resources and guidance to help local communities manage access.

Scotland’s access legislation and how it works

Local authority and national park authority access officers.

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

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

Download the EPUB to get the ebook from your phone or the PDF if you're on a desktop computer or tablet.