Scottish Countryside Access Network

The

The SCAN ‘Spring Double’ –

two Networking Events,
plus our AGM
Addressing the issues
our members want to
discuss :
* Local Access Forums
how to keep them fresh, relevant
and engaged

* Commercial Activities and

Access Rights
are there win-win solutions?

*
Wednesday 25 th May 2011
St Matthews Church & Gateway
Centre
Tay Street, Perth
10 am – 4 pm
SCAN’s ‘Spring Double’
About the Networking Event
In the morning we’ll be focusing on Local Over lunchtime everyone is invited to attend
Access Forums and inviting you to discuss our Annual General Meeting where we’ll have
ideas around how to keep them fresh, relevant an update on our work during the year,
and engaged, especially post-Core Path including progress on efforts to establish a
Planning. There’ll be a brief overview of the professional organization. We’ll also be
current status of LAFs across the country, but looking for ideas for SCAN’s future
the main aim will be to share experiences and development to inform our new strategic plan.
discuss issues and solutions, for example
around review and recruitment mechanisms.
Who should attend
In the afternoon session we’ll discuss the The event is open to all.
relationship between commercial activities
and access rights. We’ll consider issues, As ever, the purpose of our networking events
opportunities and potential solutions relating is to bring people together and get them
to private enterprises (e.g. commercial dog- talking and sharing knowledge and
walking, equestrian businesses, rafting and experience.
wild food). Is it possible to incentivise
responsible commercial behavior? How can The cost for the full day is just £20.
we encourage better communication and
foster co-operation between commercial
interests and other stakeholders. Are there
‘win-win’ solutions?

Ab o ut SC AN
Set up in 1995, SCAN supports people involved in Scotland's developing
outdoor access industry. SCAN is a network of people from local authorities,
voluntary organisations and the private sector working together on access
issues to:
* Encourage communication and co-operation.
* Develop and promote and disseminate good practice.
* Encourage the exchange of ideas and information.
* Represent and promote the views and interests of SCAN members

Registration
The two Networking Events cost £20.

Registration forms should be returned to SCAN by Monday 16th May. Return

forms:
- By email to: scan@scottishcountrynet.org
- By mail to: SCAN, c/o Aberdeenshire Council
Planning & Environmental Services (Environment Section)
Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie AB51 3WA