"Access rights do not extend to the land surrounding a house or other dwelling (e.g. a static caravan) to the extent needed to provide residents with a reasonab

"Access rights do not extend to the land surrounding a house or other dwelling (e.g. a static caravan) to the extent needed to provide residents with a reasonable measures of privacy. This is usually defined as the garden around or adjacent to the house that is intensively managed for the enjoyment of residents. " - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Outdoor_Access_Code https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Outdoor_Access_Code The article goes on to give examples where this has been legally determined to be a significant area - over 5 hectares (12 acres) around a property ... for people like me who don't fully understand areas in this context, that would be a square of 220m (720 feet) to a side. You are allowed to fence this area off, or take other security measures. And ultimately - its not hugely different to the current situation. If I intend to commit a crime against you, is adding a trespass going to dissuade me?