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Scottish Outdoor Access Code - for visitors and land managers

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  • The Act and the Access Code
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  • Scottish Outdoor Access Code - for visitors and land managers
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In this section

  • Scottish Access Officer Contact List

    The access officers uphold access rights and facilitate access and should be your first port of call for any local access enquiry, question or problem.

  • 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.

  • What is the Scottish Outdoor Access Code?

    In Scotland, you can go on to most land to enjoy the outdoors – as long as you behave responsibly. This is known as Scottish access rights

  • Key points when visiting the outdoors

    Find out how to exercise your access rights safely and responsibly.

  • Key points when managing land

    Do you own or manage land or water in Scotland? Find out what your main responsibilities are.

  • Keeping it under review

    NatureScot has a duty to keep the Access Code under review. We need to know if there are issues relating to the operation of the legislation and Access Code.

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