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Access rights

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 established statutory rights of responsible access to land and inland water for outdoor recreation and crossing land. These are known as Scottish access rights. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code (available from www.snh.gov.uk) gives detailed guidance on the responsibilities of those exercising access rights and of those managing land and water. The Act sets out where and when access rights apply, and how land should be managed with regard to access. The Code defines how access rights should be exercised.

Loch Avon, Carn Etchachan and the Shelter Stone Crag

The three principles for responsible access apply to both the public and land managers.

 Respect the interests of other people – be considerate, respect privacy and livelihoods and the needs of those enjoying the outdoors.

 Care for the environment – look after the places you visit and enjoy, and care for wildlife and historic sites.

 Take responsibility for your own actions – the outdoors cannot be made risk-free for people exercising access rights; land managers should act with care for people’s safety.