Scottish Outdoor Access Code

We adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code

The dog specific leaflet can be seen HERE.

The main points we follow closely are.

• Don't take your dog into fields where there are lambs, calves or other young animals.
• Don't take your dog into fields of vegetables and fruit unless you are on a clear path, such as a core path or right of way, but keep your dog to the path.
• Never let your dog worry or attack farm animals.
• If you you go into a field of farm animals, keep as far away as possible from the animals and keep your dog on a short lead or under close control.
• During bird breeding season (usually April- July), keep your dog under close control or on a short lead in areas such as moorland, forests, grassland, loch shore and the seashore.
• Pick up and remove your dog's faeces if it fouls in a public open place or where there is a risk to farming interests. (We will always pick up after any dogs in our care regardless of where it is made!)    
• In recreational areas and other public places, avoid causing concern to others by keeping your dog under close control.

The code defines "Close control" as meaning a dog responds to your commands and is kept close at heel. If he can lie down or return to you on command, your dog would then be under "Close Control".

Any dog in our care who is not capable of being under close control will remain on the lead for the duration of the walk. This is to ensure the safety of your dog and to avoid upset to other countryside users.

Allowing dogs to cause a nuisance on a walk, upsets other users and land owners.