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Land Reform Act

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Find out about the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, including who has duties and powers and the history of the legislation.

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  • Canadian canoeing on Loch Morlich, East Highland Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

    Land Reform Act - Legal

    The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 established a statutory framework of public access rights to most land and inland water.

  • Man in blue jacket sitting on red bench, watching sailing boats on the Firth of Clyde. ©beckyduncanphotographyltd/SN. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

    Who has duties and powers

    Duties and powers under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

  • Man and a woman walking on an upland footpath. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

    Legislation history

    The timeline of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

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