The Land Reform Act 2003 consists of 3 main parts. These are :-
Part 1 - Right of responsible access.
Part 1 of the Act establishes new, clear and unambiguous statutory rights of access in Scotland . The establishment of new duties and provisions relating to core paths, will provide greater opportunities for people to enjoy the countryside. See Access
Part 2 - Community right to buy.
Part 2 of the Act provides an opportunity for communities to register an interest in land; then buy that land when the landowner decides to sell. This will further the achievement of sustainable development throughout rural Scotland, and lead to increased involvement by communities in decisions which affect their future. See Community right to buy
Part 3 - Crofting Community right to buy.
Part 3 of the Act gives Crofting Communities the right to acquire and control the croft land where they live and work. They may also acquire the mineral rights and salmon fishings on and contiguous with the land. See Crofting Community right to buy
Link to Legislation
Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003