Outdoor Access
News Release: - Historic Week for Scotland as Right to Roam Arrives
Agriculture and access
New arrangements for agriculture support in Scotland offer farmers an
opportunity to improve access opportunities on their land.
Celebrate the new access rights!
Never mind the weather, Wednesday 9th February 2005
was a great day to go for a walk, a cycle, horseride or even to get your canoe out, as the long-awaited access legislation finally
came into effect.
Land
Reform (Scotland) Act 2003
Ramblers Scotland
took a leading role in the development of land reform legislation
in Scotland which came into effect on 9th February 2005. The Land Reform
(Scotland) Act 2003 establishes a statutory right of responsible
access and is accompanied by the Scottish Outdoor Access
Code.
Scottish
Outdoor Access Code
The new Scottish Outdoor Access
Code provides guidance on responsible behaviour for recreational
users and land managers. It was approved by the Scottish
Parliament on 1 July 2004 and published on 9th February 2005.