Paddlers benefit from statutory rights of access that came into effect in Scotland on 9th February 2005. These rights to land and inland water are contained in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (the Act), and the associated responsibilities are explained in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (Code).

The Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) has produced a “Event Organiser Guide" that explains the main principles of the Act and Code, and we encourage every paddler to read this leaflet.

Click here to download the Event Organiser Guide