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Why has one of Edinburgh's best views been off-limits for seven years? (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Olap@lemmy.world to c/scotland@lemmy.world

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Cause HES are eejits! Rockfall has been a feature of the path for centuries. Stick up some signs and tear down the gates. This isn't a hard thing to do!

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[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And when that death happens, who pays out the lawsuit? Since HES is responsible for the area their lawyers have likely said the liability is too high.

I get it, it's dumb, and actually easily fixed with proper mesh installed, but that also costs money.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nobody pays. Who pays in a rockfall on any other mountain? Land ownership is complicated in Scotland, but a right to roam means a personal safety responsibility. HES should be under no obligation for any deaths, just like the Duke of Sutherland (or whichever owner) isn't if you go climbing Lochnagar

[–] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

🤷 fair dues