2003 legislation | The Battle for Scotland’s Countryside
Over 100 years after James Bryce put forward a bill for "right to roam", Scotland passed the legislation in 2003. It was first contested in 2006 by a wealthy land owner who was concerned about privacy.
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- Broadcast year: 2022
- PSHE | People, place and environment
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Scotland
- Programme: The Battle for Scotland's Countryside
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Canals | Learning Zone
In the 1770s canals linked the country, carrying goods cheaply and efficiently. Without them it is hard to see how the Industrial Revolution could have happened.
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Roads | Learning Zone
In 1706 Parliament passed the Turnpike Act which allowed private road builders to build new roads and charge tolls for using them. It was a first, important step towards the road transport network we know in Britain today.