Other resources

SOAC Teaching Resources

Use our packs  to help get the Code messages across to children. There are two packs, each designed for a different age group; 8-12 year olds and 12-14 year olds.

Scottish Outdoor Access Code Resources

Scottish Outdoor Access Code summary leaflet 

Scottish Outdoor Access Code advert 

Scottish Outdoor Access Code poster      

The leaflet sets out the key principles of responsible behaviour for recreation users, whilst the poster describes responsible behaviour in a more concise format.

Key points from these are also available in 11 different languages.

Mini Know the Code   

This leaflet summarises the key principles of the Code.

Horse riding and the Code leaflets

Horse riding responsibly 

Explains the basic principles for horse riders and drivers.

Horse and carriage riding 

Riding, driving or leading your horse on towpaths brings challenges but properly managed they can provide safe areas for all.

Dung guidance   

Although there is no legislation that requires riders or carriage drivers to pick up their dung, in many circumstances having a "dung strategy" is a sensible move that could help preserve your rights of access to certain areas.

To order a hard copy of any of the horse related leaflets, contact: Helene Mauchlen, Scottish Development Officer for The British Horse Society, Woodburn, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 3RG. 01764 656334 or H.Mauchlen@bhs.org.uk.

Cycling and the Code leaflets

Off road cycling good practice   

Explains the key points of the Code relevant to off-road cycling, and provides additional advice from Scottish Cycling and CTC Scotland.

To order a hard copy contact: Jenny Wright, Scottish Cycling, Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ. 0131 317 9704 or jenny.wright@scottishcycling.com.

Paddling and the Code leaflets

SCA Paddler's Access Code 

Access advice for paddlers in Scotland.

Further advice is also available from the Scottish Canoe Association. To order a hard copy contact: Scottish Canoe Association, Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ. 0131 317 7314 or General.Office@CanoeScotland.com.

Other Code leaflets

Public access to farm land 

A brief introduction for farmers, crofters and growers on their rights and responsibilities.

Further advice is also available from the NFU Scotland. To order a hard copy contact: NFU Scotland, Rural Centre - West Mains, Ingliston, Midlothian EH28 8LT.  Tel. 0131 472 4107