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Scottish Outdoor Access Code - for visitors and land managers

Find out what the Scottish Outdoor Access Code means for you and who to contact if you have a question.

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What is the Scottish Outdoor Access Code?

Find out why you must follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when you are enjoying the outdoors.
Key points when visiting the outdoors

Find out how to exercise your access rights safely and responsibly.
Key points when managing land

Do you own or manage land or water in Scotland? Find out what your main responsibilities are.
Scottish Access Officer Contact List

The access officers uphold access rights and facilitate access and should be your first port of call for any local access enquiry, question or problem.
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code for young people

We worked with Young Scot to produce 12 animations to help young people find out more about the code.
Keeping it under review

NatureScot has a duty to keep the Access Code under review. We need to know if there are issues relating to the operation of the legislation and Access Code.