Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing the outdoors, the key things are to : • take responsibility for your own actions; • respect the interests of other people; • care for the environment. To find out more about the Code use the navigation bar listed down the left hand side. Alternatively there are special areas which you can link to using the buttons at the top right hand side: Advice for Land Managers Advice for Countryside Users Advice for Recreation Managers NEWS The Scottish Outdoor Access Code for dog owners If you’re a dog owner you’ll find our new guidance helpful when taking your dogs out around towns or in the countryside. Our new campaign titled ‘Your dog doesn’t know any better. Make sure you do’ is based around three dog characters and aims to persuade dog owners across Scotland to use the code to protect their natural environment. Likewise land managers will be keen to support this campaign too as poorly controlled dogs can be harmful to farm animals, as well as disturbing wildlife and alarming other people .... Click here to find out more The Scottish Outdoor Access Code for campers Are you a responsible camper? What you can do to be a responsible camper is simplified with our new campaign titled, 'Don't Mess with Nature'. There are 4 key messages about not cutting down trees, keeping fires under control, leaving no trace and using a stove where possible, burying human toilet waste, taking your litter home and responsible car parking. .... Click here to find out more Training in Knowing the Code available now! The next SNH hosted access related training event is: Walkies Taking the lead for closer control! Tuesday 24 June Click here for more information. Know the Code before you go! Activity Guides Now Available Online. The resources include activities to promote awareness and understanding of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code amongst 8 - 12 year olds and 12 -14 year olds. Available NOW to download from this site . Click here to see and download To request a copy of the printed resource packs, contactcaroline.reid@snh.gov.uk or 01738 458 557 stating whether you require the 8-12 pack or 12-14 pack. Public Access and Land Management **Published for Farmers in June 2007** A publication designed to help farmers, crofters, foresters, forest owners, estate managers, and their advisors think about how to integrate access and land management. Click here to find out more about the new Public Access and Land Management (PALM) publication. There will also be training offered on 7 October 2008 Lerwick, Shetland and 28 October 2008 Dumfires. Click here for more information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This website is where you can find out all you need to know about statutory access rights, responsibilities, and how to manage access. This is a government website managed by Scottish Natural Heritage. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions. Click on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code Logo at anytime to return to the home page.

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