The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is all about your rights and responsibilities when you’re making the most of Scotland’s great outdoors. Whether it’s your local green space or beyond, it’s important that you #KnowTheCode.
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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is all about your rights and responsibilities when you’re making the most of Scotland’s great…
Your Access Rights
Find out more about your access rights in this short animated video.
Places You're Allowed To Go In Scotland
Find out more about the kinds of places you can visit in this short animated video.
Avoiding Littering in Outdoor Spaces
Find out more about how to best avoid littering outdoor spaces.
Respecting Scottish Wildlife
Find out more about how to best to respect the wildlife that may be present in public outdoor spaces.
Dog Walking in Outdoor Spaces
Find out more about things you should know about walking your dog in public outdoor spaces.
Being a Responsible Camper
Find out more about how to be a responsible camper.
Sharing Paths in Outdoor Public Spaces
Find out more about how to respect sharing different pathways in outdoor public spaces.
Crossing Fields
Find out more about what you need to know about crossing different types of fields.
Going to the Toilet in the Outdoors
Find out more about what to do if you need to go to the toilet outside.
Respecting Farm & Forestry Work
Find out more about how to respect farming and forestry work that might be happening in an outdoor public space.
Properly Crossing Golf Courses
Find out more about how to properly cross a golf course and respect the space when using it.