Performance Paper 5 - Delivery of statutory duties as conferred by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003

This document contains an update on how the Cairngorms National Park Authority is carrying out its legal duties under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, which covers public access to land and inland water in the National Park. The Park Authority actively promotes responsible outdoor access, explaining the Scottish Outdoor Access Code through public engagement, publications, and social media. It also works to uphold access rights by addressing obstructions like locked gates, and it's currently reviewing the Core Paths Plan to improve public routes. The Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) advises on these access matters, though new members are needed. Overall, the Park Authority's handling of access issues is effective, but they are keeping an eye on staffing capacity, especially if the number of cases goes up.