Enjoying our great outdoors responsibly and safely
With summer approaching, our content team has created a new guide based on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code to help visitors enjoy Scotland's stunning landscapes responsibly
The 10 Scottish Outdoor Access Code Tips has been translated into five languages (Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish) and gives top tips to visitors on how to behave responsibly and safely across the countryside, whether they be walking or cycling, driving or camping.
It aims to capture visitors at the planning stage of their trip.
Tripadvisor’s summer travel beats report shows that 57% of travellers book activities in advance of reaching their destination (rising to 58% from France), with cultural tours / historical landmarks (38%) and outdoor activities (34%) topping the list.
Gen Z and millennials are 78% more likely to book on-trip activities in advance of their trip.
Our landscape and scenery continue to be the biggest influence for visitors to Scotland, with 70% choosing to travel here because of them (Scotland Visitor Survey). So, it’s more important than ever to ensure visitors understand what, and what not, to do when venturing outside.
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, was created to balance the freedom of access to the outdoor with the responsibility to look after the land.
