Responsible Dog Walking
Published on 03/04/2024 by shetlandoutdoors
Please always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when enjoying your access rights, this is especially true when walking your dog.
Please always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when enjoying your access rights, this is especially true when walking your dog.
We’re approaching lambing time in Shetland.
Bird nesting season is just around the corner- please enjoy your outdoor access responsibly.
The RSPB have teamed up with Shetland Arts at Mareel to screen Project Wild Thing
The Win Furt trustees are having a community consultation on the proposed footpaths for Whiteness and Weisdale. Residents of Tingwall, Whiteness and Weisdale can vote for the path they would place the most value on.
Grey seals give birth in the autumn (September – December) and stay on land for several weeks. It is important to be aware of beaches which have been designated seal haul out sites.
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 establishes a right of responsible non-motorised access to land throughout Scotland with few exceptions, for recreational, educational and some commercial purposes.
A reminder from the outdoor access team to walk your dog responsibly.
As the weather improves and more people are getting out and about the outdoor access team want to highlight how to enjoy your access rights responsibly.
Lambing season is an important time in Shetland for our crofting and farming communities.
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