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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

About the Code

#KnowTheCode

Enjoy Scotland's Outdoors responsibly

Be a responsible camper

Camping

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

Managing access on your land

Resources and guidance to help local communities manage access.

The Act and the Access Code

Scotland’s access legislation and how it works

Contacts

Local authority and national park authority access officers.

Resources to promote responsible access in 2022

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

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.

Scottish Outdoor Access Code ebook

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

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