That’s correct about Udal law! It’s a Norse-derived customary law still recognized in parts of Scotland’s Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland). Unlike mainland Scotland, where the Crown typically owns the foreshore, Udal law grants these rights to private landowners. It’s fascinating how this medieval system persists – especially in disputes over fishing rights or coastal development.
A 2018 case (Shetland Salmon Ltd v. Crown Estate Scotland) even reaffirmed its validity. Worth noting, though, that modern Scottish legislation sometimes overrides it, so local advice is key for land-use pla