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Haymaking, Auchenbainzie Farm, Thornhill. David Kirkpatrick talking to contractor. © Glyn Satterley/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.org.uk

Farms and Farmyards

From working farmyards to fields full of cattle, most farmland is affected by access rights. Learn more about them here.

Sheep

At the river/lochside

Rivers and lochs are managed for their fishing and wildlife. Find out how to enjoy them responsibly.

Scarista Beach on the Isle of Harris. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Beaches and the foreshore

Help protect Scotland's beautiful beaches by following the Code.

Birch woodland, Craigellachie NNR, East Highland Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

In the woods

Whether you're walking, cycling or horse riding through woodland, it's good to know how access rights affect you.

Enjoying the outdoors. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Public parks and other open spaces

Enjoy your local greenspace whilst adhering to the Code.

Hillwalkers on Creag Dhubh, Bodaich Dubh and Sgurr Ban behind, Beinn Eighe NNR. ©John MacPherson/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

On hills and mountains

Read about your responsibilities in the hills here.

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

Other places

There are many other places where access rights are more complicated. Find out more here.