Prioritise entrances
Doors, gates and access routes provide defined places to capture detail. A camera mounted too high may show the top of a person’s head. Position and lens choice should match the required view.
Check light in both directions
Sunlight, vehicle headlights and reflective surfaces can affect a picture. Infrared light can reflect from nearby walls, soffits, glass and cobwebs. Test the recorded image after dark as well as during the day.
Keep maintenance practical
Choose a mounting location that is suitably protected but can still be reached safely for cleaning and servicing. Allow for trees and hedges growing into the view.
Respect boundaries
Keep coverage proportionate to the purpose. Capturing beyond your property boundary can bring data protection duties. Privacy masking may help, but it does not by itself establish that every use is compliant.
Make it specific to your property
Discuss camera coverage with Borders CCTV. We serve towns and rural properties across the Scottish Borders. A conversation about your site is the next step towards a useful specification.
Further reading
Official and manufacturer sources checked 3 October 2026. This is general information, not advice on a particular legal case or property.