Accessing the countryside safely during the Covid-19 pandemic
News
Responding to the statement today (9 April 2020) by Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, on access rights during the Covid-19 pandemic, Sarah-Jane...
Public urged not to ride or hill walk in countryside
News
People are being urged not to horse ride, mountain bike or hill walk in the countryside to avoid putting extra pressure on the emergency services.
Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business...
Safety exclusion zones for mobile masts
Blog Post
Jeremy Moody is the Secretary & Adviser to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). Here he discusses technical aspects of masts, as well as the information landowners should expect...
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Blog Post
Fifteen years have passed since the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC) was published following implementation of Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act (2003) Act.
The 2003 Act provided Scotland...
From wilderness to accessible community space
HIH Case Study
How volunteer power is unlocking the landscape and history of Cullen
Castle Hill offers a stunning panoramic view of Cullen Bay and, in the past, it was a place which was enjoyed by local families...
All abilities path at Jahama
HIH Case Study
Working in partnership with JAHAMA Highland Estates, Nevis Landscape Partnership identified the need for an all abilities path and bridge along Glen Nevis, at the foot of Ben Nevis, in Fort William.
...Estate and Mountain Bikers working together for community benefit in Aberdeenshire.
HIH Case Study
After the launch of the 'Unauthorised Trail Guidance' document in 2018 Glen Tanar Estate engaged with Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) to discuss some of the issues they had encountered...
Atholl Estates Ranger Service
HIH Case Study
Atholl Estates, in partnership with The Cairngorms National Park Authority, operates a ranger service throughout the estate to promote access, knowledge and enjoyment of the countryside. The ranger...
Celebrating national parks at 70
Blog Post
Saturday 6 April marked the start of #DiscoverNationalParks - a two-week celebration across the UK with events and experiences to inspire all people of all ages and interests to get outdoors, explore...
Livestock Worrying - An Increasing Issue
Blog Post
This week’s blog is by Inspector Alan Dron, National Rural Crime Coordinator with Police Scotland.
Throughout Scotland, regardless of geographical location there is rarely a that day passes...
Scotland is blazing a trail in mountain bike tourism
Blog Post
Karen Ramoo, who leads on access in our policy team, explains some of the work going on to ensure Scotland’s growth in mountain bike tourism is safe and sustainable.
Scotland’s mountain biking...