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THE SCOTTISH OUTDOOR ACCESS CODE

The Highlands are the home of Scotland’s diverse wildlife and enjoyed by the people who live and work there as well as visitors. You can exercise access rights responsibly if you:

 Respect people’s privacy and peace of mind. When close to a house or garden, keep a sensible distance from the house, use a path or track if there is one and take extra care at night.

 Help land managers and others to work safely and effectively. Do not hinder land-management operations and follow advice from land managers. Respect requests for reasonable limitations on when and where you can go.

 Care for your environment. Do not disturb wildlife, leave the environment as you find it and follow a path or track if there is one.

 Keep your dog under proper control. Do not take it through fields of calves and lambs, and dispose of dog dirt.

Deer stalking

Red deer beside Loch More

If you’re planning to walk in the Scottish hills from 1 July to 20 October, you should take reasonable steps to find out where deer stalking is taking place. As well as providing income, regular culling ensures that there is enough grazing for the herd and other animals, and that the fragile upland habitat is not damaged.