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History of Access

A non-comprehensive history of the development of access rights in Scotland.

  • A Brief History of Access Rights
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  • The Bedford Memorial Bridge
  • The Coming of Statutory Access Rights
  • The Scottish Outdoor Access Code, A Replacement for the Country Code
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The Scottish Rights of Way & Access Society. Upholding Public Access.
Registered Office: 24 Annandale Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4AN. Tel: 0131 558 1222.
A company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland. Company number 24243.
Scottish Charity number SC015460.
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