Jump to content

The Clyde estuary


Recommended Posts

Tom,

 

and access can be found to all of it by permitted routes. either written permission for private access or by established rights of way.

 

 

 

Under the new (ish) countryside access laws in Scotland you do not need any of the above to gain access to the crown foreshore.

 

You may LEGALLY cross any land to gain access to the foreshore as long as your gun is in a slip and you are not damaging any crops. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

 

The only exceptions are when a bylaw restricting access has been put into place. eg Eden Estuary, Montrose Basin...etc. In these cases there is often an alternative system of access via a permit scheme.

 

Mark.

Edited by mj robson
Link to post
Share on other sites

you can walk on my land with your gunslip anytime but take it out and the game changes ...also the land he wants to access i.e.the foreshore is protected land so why walk across my land with a gun to go on protected land with a firearm ....keep the good advice coming mark!!!!!!!

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dug,

 

As Tom has already posted Quote ""Basically there are No no-shooting zones on the clyde forshore (LWM-HMW)""

 

I took it that the area in front of your ground had no restricted access.

 

 

It can be a SSSI and still be shot. The Tay Estuary is almost all a SSSI, part of it is also an LNR and has large sections owned by the RSPB, but it can ALL be shot!

 

There are no bylaws restricting access and the Clyde estuary is exactly the same, as I've already posted!!!

 

Mark.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Blackdug and mark

That is right, there are no, no shooting zones on the clyde (or many other estuaries) unless a local byelaw has been passed etc etc

 

Current legislation means I can walk across any land with my unsleeved gun, perhaps even loaded(not been contested yet), but as long as I dont shoot then I am not breaking the law. However, common sense must prevail so best to use a slip.

 

But to get back to the problem, the land on the foreshore in front of blackdugs land is shootable as crown foreshore......but it may not be practical due to high diversity of users etc. What is required are signs pointing out that a variety of activities including wildfowling and fishing etc may take place on the foreshore.

 

Blackdug, mark is right, most estuaries are SSSI but that does not stop us from hunting them at the moment (fingers crossed it will stay that way, i.e. humber fiasco). The RSPB did own the rights of access to a number of crown foreshore areas in scotland that basically prevented safe access to those huntable areas. But since the often mis names "right to roam" legislation came into force that means hunters can use that access to hunt foreshore in front of there reserves!

 

Anyway, I hope you find somthing which sorts out the problems you have been having. Looking forward to getting onto the Clyde with you in years to come.

 

Best wishes

 

T

Link to post
Share on other sites

Just like to say a Big thankyou to Blackdug for taking me out wildfowling today. I managed to bag my first duck(wigeon) and my first greylag goose.

 

I could of had more but me being picky i let some go :icon_redface:.

 

Thankyou very much Blackdug cant wait to get back out there.

 

df

Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.

×
×
  • Create New...