Battle for Scotland’s Countryside

Fifteen years after the passing of Scotland’s historic Land Reform Act, actor David Hayman presents a personal view of the battle for access to Scotland’s stunning countryside, revealing how this conflict has shaped the physical and cultural landscape of the country. He meets landowners, gamekeepers and hill walkers to discover how ordinary Scots have come to claim their right to roam over their country’s mountains and glens. The story begins with Victorian rebels who dared to march across private grouse moors. Then on to the 1930s, when thousands of urban Scots streamed out of the cities and into the hills. Finally, he discovers the present-day controversies that may threaten Scotland’s internationally renowned and hard-fought right to roam laws.

After writing the post about conflicting land use requirements this upcoming documentary was brought to my attention. Whilst it will probably be a light touch, aiming to introduce issues rather than explore them deeply, it is still interesting that this is within the public consciousness enough for a mainstream BBC Scotland documentary.

Wed 14 Mar 2018 21:00
BBC One Scotland, Scotland HD only

Watch it here after broadcast