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almon, cod, carp, perch, sea-trout,
rainbow trout, wild brown trout, skate
and sea bass - to name but a few - are
the types of fishing available in Scotland. It's
every angler's dream come true and one
made all the better by the great Scottish
scenery and warm hospitality.
For centuries anglers have been coming to
Scotland to fish and no matter where you start
in the country, there is something to interest
each and every one. We need to ensure that the
hospitality encountered by our visiting anglers
meets, or preferably exceeds, their expectations.
Accommodation providers in the Anglers
Welcome scheme provide:
� A separate space for drying outdoor clothing
and footwear.
� An early or late evening meal if there are no
other meal providers within one mile.
A late night snack should be available after
dinner service.
� A safe storage area for guests' rod
boxes/equipment.
� Daily Met Office information, or similar as
well as tide tables (where a marine location).
The scheme is operated by the Quality &
Standards Department at VisitScotland and fits
into the portfolio of Quality Assurance schemes
designed to improve the quality of facilities and
services in Scottish tourism.
To join the scheme contact: 01463 723040 or
email qainfo@visitscotland.com
Anglers
Welcome
Scheme
Access
In February 2005, the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 came into effect and gave Scotland
some of the most progressive access legislation in Europe, giving everyone a statutory right
of responsible access to most land and inland water.
The right covers many activities, including:
� Informal activities, such as picnicking, photography and sightseeing
� Active pursuits, including walking, cycling, riding, canoeing and camping
� Taking part in recreational and education events
� Simply going from one place to another
The access rights don't however, apply to any kind of motorised activity (unless for disabled
access) or to hunting, shooting or fishing, although there is guidance in the Scottish
Outdoor Access Code for people undertaking these sports.
RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR BY THE PUBLIC
Access rights do not extend to fishing. Anglers need to be careful when casting lines so be
aware of where people are on the water and on the land. If a canoeist or other person on
the water is close by wait until they have passed by before casting. If you have a line in the
water, allow people on the water to pass at the earliest opportunity. Indicating where you
would prefer canoeists or rafters to pass by can help but be aware that it might not always
be possible for them to follow the route you suggest.
What the Scottish Outdoor Access
Code says about Fishing...
RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR BY LAND MANAGERS
Respect the needs of people exercising access rights responsibly. If a canoeist, rafter or
other person is on the water, let them pass by before casting a line. Ensure your clients
are aware that people can exercise access rights along riverbanks and loch shores, as
well as on the water. Where appropriate, work with your local authority and recreation
bodies to help to integrate access with fishing and other riparian activities, and help
facilitate responsible access along riverbanks and loch shores.
Anglers Welcome/Access
Enjoy Scotland's
outdoors responsibly
Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water for recreation, education and
for going from place to place providing they act responsibly. These access rights and
responsibilities are explained in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. The key things are:
When you're in the outdoors:
� take personal responsibility for your
own actions and act safely
� respect people's privacy and peace
of mind
� help land managers and others to
work safely and effectively
� care for your environment and take
your litter home
� keep your dog under proper control
� take extra care if you're organising
an event or running a business.
If you're managing the outdoors
� respect access rights
� act reasonably when asking people
to avoid land management
operations
� work with your local authority and
other bodies to help integrate
access and land management
� respect rights of way and customary
access.
Visit outdooraccess-scotland.com
or contact your local Scottish Natural Heritage office on
01738 444177 for a copy of the full Code or leaflet.
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