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Petition seeks to restrict campervan camping on NC500 to designated areas

23.10.2025 17:00 1 min 1 source
The National ENG

A resident of the North Coast 500 route has launched a petition calling for legal changes to ban overnight camping in vehicles outside of designated zones. The petition, with nearly 800 signatures, argues the current Scottish Outdoor Access Code is unenforceable and cites issues like blocked roads, environmental damage, and overwhelmed communities. It proposes adopting a managed system similar to New Zealand's, where self-contained vehicles CAN use specific freedom camping areas.

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Petition seeks to restrict campervan camping on NC500 to designated areas

23.10.2025 The National ENG

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