Fury over ‘illegally released’ feral pigs weeks after lynx let loose

Wild pigs appear to have been illegally released in the Cairngorms (file photo) -

Up to 20 “feral” pigs have been illegally released in the Cairngorms, the park authority has said.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority said the pigs were seen near the Uath Lochans area of the park on Monday, and staff attempted to capture the “relatively domesticated” animals.