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Rights of Way

Rights of way have been in existence since time immemorial.  They are created by people using the same route for a number of years without challenge.  Traditionally rights of way law has been formed in the courts so there is much more case law about them than statutory legislation.

Do public rights of way exist in Scotland?
How does a route become a right of way?
Is information about particular rights of way available on the Internet?
Why are rights of way not marked on Ordnance Survey maps in Scotland?
Is there any need for rights of way, now that there is freedom of access?
Is there any record of rights of way in Scotland?
How can I find out whether a path is a right of way?
Can I ride a bike or a horse on a right of way?
Are there any rights of way where I can drive a vehicle?
My neighbour says he has a right to go along the path at the back of my house. Could this be a public right of way?
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