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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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  • Land Reform Act - Legal

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

  • Who has duties and powers

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

  • Legislation history

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

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