Access to the countryside
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003
Outdoor Access
Address: Council Headquarters Newtown St Boswells Melrose TD6 0SA
Access resources
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code came into effect in February 2005.
The act establishes a statutory right of responsible access to land and inland waters for outdoor recreation, crossing land, and some educational and commercial purposes.
The Act sets out where and when access rights apply. Access to the countryside is contained in part 1, chapters 1-6 of this act.
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code gives detailed guidance on your responsibilities when exercising access rights and if you are managing land and water.
