Local Access Forums
Welcome to the Local Access Forum (LAF) section. Whether you are already a member of a LAF or just interested in finding out more about their role in advising the access authorities in Scotland, then you have come to the right place! Containing useful advice, resources and links - it gives an opportunity to find out how Forums operate and where to go for further guidance and information.
The Working Forum
Covering advice and guidance on a range of topics including forum meetings; communications; projects; and much more...
Help Make Your Forums Meetings More Effective
Get the most out of your forum meetings - evaluate your effectiveness at the moment, then find out how you can improve your meetings...
Forum Procedures
See how forums have developed their own administrative procedures for constitution, terms of reference, membership and site visits:
Constitution - East Renfrewshire
Terms of Reference - Inverclyde; North Lanarkshire;
West Dunbartonshire
Membership Application Form - North Ayrshire
Procedures for Site Visits - West Dunbartonshire
Communications
Letting people know about the forum and getting your message across is very important. See how forums have developed their communication tools:
Fife LAF - website, leaflet and brand
Falkirk LAF - website
Projects
Draw inspiration from other LAF and community projects around the country...
Hot Topics
What's happening in the world of Outdoor Access? Discover the news and those issues that are currently pertinent to LAFs:
News
Single Outcome Agreements
Resources
Find out what advice and support is available including a directory supporting communities, a vast library of publications, training, sources of funding and Active Travel information:
Community Support
Publications & Resources
Training
Funding
Active Travel
Contact Information
Key contact details for Outdoor Access in Scotland including:
Access authority officers, rangers, Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission
Note - Contact LAFs via the appropriate access authority officer as detailed here
National Access Forum

