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Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Land reform musings
I've been mulling over the land reform act that has become law in Scotland now. At first it seemed like it was going to just solidify the access privelages we already had, but on thinking about it more, it really does give some great benefits to people who may not have had them before.
So now we can walk, cycle and even ride horses over pretty much anywhere within reason - but we could almost do that anywhere (except the cycling, where some nutter just north of Crieff had put up "no bikes" signs all over the place). We can also go wild camping pretty much wherever we please, as long as we respect the land that we use. It's great news for canoeing and kayaking in Scotland because it means all water is now accessible, where previously paddlers had pitched battles with landowners to get access to the rivers. Power kiting and kite buggying, kite boarding etc are now fair game everywhere, just find a big enough expanse of grass - no longer do you have to head to the beach. I'm sure paragliding companies will be happy they don't need permission to run their business from some greedy landowners hill, they can now fly from any hill they choose. And on a more gentle level, that family picnic can be organised for wherever you please - no-one can chase you off the land. And if they do - call the police. Find out more about the land reform act at www.outdooraccess-scotland.com Posted by bigcrags @ 8:55 AM
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