Occupiers’ Liability in the Rural Sector in Scotland - Key Issues Explored

Introduction

This short webinar is suitable for those who act for rural landowners and others looking to understand more about occupiers’ liability and how this impacts the use and occupation of rural land.

The webinar will provide you with knowledge and practical examples of how occupiers’ liability applies in Scotland, the responsibilities of landowners and occupiers and will look at some of the case law in this area.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Explain the scope of the Occupiers’ Liability (Scotland) Act 1960 and its application to the rural sector
• Identify the duties of care owed by occupiers towards those coming onto land
• Assess the factors influencing the level of duty of care
• Recognise key areas of concern such as machinery, livestock and natural features of the land
• Apply insights from relevant case law

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 10th February 2026

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