There is a new law coming that will make trespass a criminal offence, it is designed specifically to target Gypsies and Travellers.
Most people will think it's a great idea... Until they get on the wrong side of it.
A lot of talk about this on most walking/wild camping forums with the threat that landowners will use this to prevent walking/camping on their land. Luckily in Scotland we have right to roam with basic rules for walkers/campers which works with few problems.
Geo
Wild camping also allowed in Scotland if I'm not mistaken Geo?
Yes Tom and most landowners are fine as long as you stick to a basic set of rules:
Camp in small numbers.
Stay in one place for a maximum of three nights only.
Do not camp in enclosed fields of livestock or crops.
Camp away from buildings, roads and historic structures.
Take your litter with you.
Use a stove rather than a fire where possible.
Check advice on fire risk conditions.
Keep fires small, controlled and supervised.
Bury human waste and urinate 30 metres away from open water.
Remove all traces of your tent pitch – including any camp fire debris.
Local council in parts of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs have banned camping in a couple of areas where there have been problems with litter, cutting down trees and other unsociable acts. Caused unfortunately by the day-tripper types as opposed to regular wild campers.
I still spend a couple of days camping a few times a year, obviously lockdown has hindered this. It was my 60th in January and I usually like to get away for that week as I’m not one for all the fuss of birthdays and had planned to go across to Arran for a few days camping with the dog but unfortunately couldn’t. Hopefully get out there in April.
Geo