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Phone: 01224 346195 Email: cairngormpanel@ukonline.co.uk |
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Sheila Robertson Panel Secretary Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award Office Summerhill Community Education Centre Stronsay Drive Aberdeen AB15 6JA |
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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code gives detailed guidance on the responsibilities of those exercising access rights as well as those who manage land and water in Scotland. |
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Expedition Guidelines |
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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code gives detailed guidance on the responsibilities of those exercising access rights as well as those who manage land and water in Scotland. Everyone is free to exercise these rights in a responsible manner across most of the land and inland water in Scotland This includes mountains, moorland, woods and forests, grassland, margins of fields in which crops are growing, paths/tracks, rivers and lochs, the coast and most parks and open spaces. Access rights can be exercised at any time of the day or night. The Code is based on three key principles and these apply equally to the public and to land managers. ¨ Respect the interests of other people. Acting with courtesy, consideration and awareness is very important. If you are exercising access rights, make sure that you respect the privacy, safety and livelihoods of those living or working in the outdoors, and the needs of other people enjoying the outdoors. If you are a land manager, respect people’s use of the outdoors and their need for a safe and enjoyable visit. ¨ Care for the environment. If you are exercising access rights, look after the places you visit and enjoy, and leave the land as you find it. If you are a land manager, help maintain the natural and cultural features which make the outdoors attractive to visit and enjoy. ¨ Take responsibility for your own actions. If you are exercising access rights, remember that the outdoors cannot be made risk-free and act with care at all times for your own safety and that of others. If you are a land manager, act with care at all times for people’s safety. We encourage all groups to view the access code in full by visiting the web site www.outdooraccess-scotland.com. |