Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 is legislation that enhances public access rights, promotes responsible land management, and improves transparency regarding land ownership. It allows people to access and move freely across most land and inland waters in Scotland, fostering outdoor activities. The Act also obliges landowners to provide information about large landholdings and aims to promote sustainable development, community involvement, and better accountability in land ownership and use. Overall, it seeks to balance private property rights with the public interest, ensuring more openness and responsible stewardship of Scotland’s land resources.