Section 18 Interpretation.

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

• “function” includes power and duty;

• “Highlands and Islands” means the area described in section 1(2) of this Act;

• “land” includes land covered by water, salmon fishings and, in relation to the acquisition or disposal of land under section 4 of this Act, any right or interest in or over land;

• “local authority” means a F1regional, islands or district council within the meaning of the M1Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Any reference in this Act to any enactment shall be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended by or under any other enactment.