Here is the legislation that Ken is aware of that affects outdoor access. If you spot something that is missing let ScotWays know.

Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 #

The Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 This codified the common law and brought the period of time that the use of a route created a right of way down from 40 years to 20 years (section3(3)).

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 #

The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 is the primary piece of legislation which makes provision for the investigation, preservation and recording of matters of archaeological or historical interest. It is where the list of Schedules Ancient Monuments comes from. Sections 19 and 20 cover public access to areas of land covered by this legislation and for the provision of facilities for the public