So as you may have read in one of the threads about camping in Scotland and the FC being sometimes not as nice as they could be i sent an e-mail to them regarding my experience with a couple of FC employees who were not too helpfull to say the least.
This is the e-mail i recieved today from one of the FC offices.
"Peter - thank you for getting in touch with us regarding wild camping.
I am concerned by your reference to the manner in which you were treated
by a member of our staff and would like to discuss that with you please.
Basically they appear miss-informed and I need to address that but will
require the background before I can judge.
I can be contacted on the phone numbers below.
Camping - The Scottish Outdoor Access code allows for wild camping and
All Wild campers have the following responsibilities:
SOAC - Section 5 - Wild Camping - "Access rights extend to wild
camping. This type of camping is lightweight, done on small numbers and
only for one or two nights in any one place. You can camp in this way
wherever access rights apply but help to avoid causing problems for
local people and land managers by not camping in enclosed fields of
crops or farm animals and by keeping well away from buildings, roads or
historic structures. Take care to avoid disturbing deer stalking or
grouse shooting. If you wish to camp close to a house or building, seek
the owners permission. Leave no trace by:
Taking away your litter
Removing all traces of your tent pitch and of any open fire (follow the
guidance for lighting fires)
Not causing any pollution"
From what you say in your email it seems you are complying with the code
and therefore your activity is lawful."
This man was a very nice man, a very very nice man, a very nice man indeed.
Hope this has helped some people. I for one have printed this e-mail out and will now laminate it and keep a copy in my pack at all times.
This is the e-mail i recieved today from one of the FC offices.
"Peter - thank you for getting in touch with us regarding wild camping.
I am concerned by your reference to the manner in which you were treated
by a member of our staff and would like to discuss that with you please.
Basically they appear miss-informed and I need to address that but will
require the background before I can judge.
I can be contacted on the phone numbers below.
Camping - The Scottish Outdoor Access code allows for wild camping and
All Wild campers have the following responsibilities:
SOAC - Section 5 - Wild Camping - "Access rights extend to wild
camping. This type of camping is lightweight, done on small numbers and
only for one or two nights in any one place. You can camp in this way
wherever access rights apply but help to avoid causing problems for
local people and land managers by not camping in enclosed fields of
crops or farm animals and by keeping well away from buildings, roads or
historic structures. Take care to avoid disturbing deer stalking or
grouse shooting. If you wish to camp close to a house or building, seek
the owners permission. Leave no trace by:
Taking away your litter
Removing all traces of your tent pitch and of any open fire (follow the
guidance for lighting fires)
Not causing any pollution"
From what you say in your email it seems you are complying with the code
and therefore your activity is lawful."
This man was a very nice man, a very very nice man, a very nice man indeed.
Hope this has helped some people. I for one have printed this e-mail out and will now laminate it and keep a copy in my pack at all times.