The Scottish Outdoor Access Code accompanies the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and provides details of responsible behaviour by access takers and land managers.
The Code is based on three key principles and these apply equally to the public and land managers -
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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.
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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.
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Take responsibility for your 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.
For further information about the Scottish Outdoor Access code and advice on access, see the link below -
www.outdooraccess-scotland.com
Contact Us
Access Officer
West Dunbartonshire Council
Forward Planning and Regeneration Section
Housing, Environmental & Economic Development
Council Offices
Garshake Road
Dumbarton
G82 3PU
Telephone 01389 737376
Email: access.officer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
