SPARC Responsible Outdoor Access Competition
RHET have launched this competition in conjunction with Police Scotland, encouraging young people to think about using the countryside responsibly. This is a great opportunity for youth groups, DoE, scouts/guides as well as schools. SPARC Responsible Outdoor Access Competition | Royal Highland Education Trust Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025 Announcement [...]
FREE Scottish Outdoor Access Code activity workshop 23rd May 2024
This is a short, informal, workshop designed for anyone working with young people in the outdoors, based on NatureScot’s on line education resource pack. Date and location: Thursday 23rd May at Battleby, Redgorton by Perth Participants will learn about SOAC and take part in a variety of outdoor activities to [...]
Enjoy Scotland’s Outdoors leaflets – now in Gaelic!
These leaflets share how to enjoy your access rights and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Leaflets covers general access information, information for dog owners, and camping information. A Gaelic version is available to download on each these pages.
Exploring Scotland’s outdoors responsibly: insights and inspiration, with filmmaker Calum Maclean
This NatureScot podcast, shares a conversation with Calum Maclean, a presenter, social media specialist, filmmaker and writer. Calum provides insights to his career and development in creativity and outdoor skills. This includes references to Gaelic and how to behave responsibly outdoors.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: FREE Teachers Activity Workshop @ Banchory Academy – 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00
This free in-person workshop delivered by Cairngorms Ranger Service and NatureScot is for teachers of pupils of all ages. This takes place Wednesday 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00 (refreshments from 16:00). Exploring the newly designed Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC) on line education pack, participants will learn about SOAC, links [...]
Newly designed Scottish Outdoor Access Code Education Resource pack now available!
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code Education Resource pack is designed for use by anyone working with young people of all ages. It applies to any outdoor space, including local greenspace and the wider countryside. It is designed to encourage good responsible access in the outdoors. This includes schools, after school [...]
