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Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?

Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?

by admin | 2 August 2008 | Rights of Way

There is no definitive map of rights of way as there is in England and Wales and no single place on the web where you can find out about them.  You will find information on some of the more historic rights of way on our Heritage Paths website.  You can find out about...
Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?

There is a path close to my house which local people say is a right of way. Can I divert the route so as to protect my privacy?

by admin | 2 August 2008 | Rights of Way

It is usually possible to divert a right of way, provided that the diverted route is suitable. If this is a very small diversion, it may be possible to do this informally, and we can provide waymarkers to help keep people on the diverted path. If there is a more major...
Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?

There is a proposal for a windfarm development that will be close to a well-used right of way. What can be done?

by admin | 2 August 2008 | Rights of Way

If the windfarm will directly affect the right of way (e.g.. if the path will be blocked, or it will affect the safety of users) then this is a ground for objection to the development.Contact ScotWays  for help with a map of the area and the path marked, and we will...
Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?

There is a planning application for a housing development that will block a well-used path. Local people think that it is a right of way. What can be done?

by admin | 2 August 2008 | Rights of Way

You can object to the planning application on the grounds that it will affect the right of way.  Planning permission can still be granted, even if there is a right of way, provided that the right of way is protected in the development. This may mean that a country...
Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?

My neighbour says he has a right to go along the path at the back of my house. Could this be a public right of way?

by admin | 2 August 2008 | Rights of Way

It will only be a public right of way if it meets the conditions set out under How Does a route become a right of way. However, he may have a private right of access along this path. In this case it should be set out in the title deeds of the properties...
Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?

Are there any rights of way where I can drive a vehicle?

by admin | 2 August 2008 | Rights of Way

There are very few rights of way for motorised vehicles in Scotland. The total number recorded is 142, and these have an average length of less than 1 mile. They are mostly short stretches of road that have not been adopted by the local authority. Using a vehicle...
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