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Accessibility statement for muirburn licensing

This policy applies to the content published on the following website:

This application is run by NatureScot. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this service. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
  • zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this application is

We know that some parts of this website may not be fully accessible.

Some buttons in the embedded map on the 'Draw your muirburn area(s)' page may be hidden when zoomed in to 400%.

Contact us for an alternative format if you cannot use the digital map.

How to apply using an alternative method

If you require a different format, please contact our Licensing team. We aim to respond within 10 working days.

Email

licensing@nature.scot

Postal address

Licensing Department
NatureScot
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW

Reporting accessibility problems

If you have difficulties accessing any areas of the application or have any queries or suggestions, please email us at: licensing@nature.scot

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this application's accessibility

NatureScot is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the exemptions listed below.

Content that's not within the scope of the regulations

Some options in the embedded map may be hidden when zoomed in to 400%.

Online maps and mapping services are exempt from full compliance under Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations (PSBAR).

An alternative method is available; applicants can submit a paper form with either a map or Shapefile attachment, or by including a location code or field ID (LPID).

What we're doing to improve accessibility

We will continue to make improvements to these services.

Whenever new features are introduced, we will test these using automated tools and internal quality assurance checks to ensure they meet the relevant accessibility criteria.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 4 June 2025. It was last reviewed on 23 February 2026.

This website was last tested on 23 January 2026 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.

These services use components from the GOV.UK design system, which are frequently tested for accessibility.

During development, we use automated testing tools to identify any accessibility failures.

This application was audited by Sapphire in January 2026 to the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.