#KnowTheCode

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.

Brought to you in partnership with Nature Scot.

What is the Scottish Outdoor Access Code?

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Your Access Rights

Find out more about your access rights in this short animated video.

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Places to Go

Find out more about the kinds of places you can visit in this short animated video.

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Littering

Find out more about how to best avoid littering outdoor spaces.

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Respecting Wildlife

Find out more about how to best to respect the wildlife that may be present in public outdoor spaces.

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Dog Walking

Find out more about things you should know about walking your dog in public outdoor spaces.

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Camping

Find out more about how to be a responsible camper.

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Sharing Paths

Find out more about how to respect sharing different pathways in outdoor public spaces.

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Crossing Fields

Find out more about what you need to know about crossing different types of fields.

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Going to the Toilet

Find out more about what to do if you need to go to the toilet outside.

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Gates & Fencing

Find out more about how to properly cross fencing, walls and gates outdoors.

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Farm & Forestry Work

Find out more about how to respect farming and forestry work that might be happening in an outdoor public space.

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Golf Courses

Find out more about how to properly cross a golf course and respect the space when using it.

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