Islanders hit out as anti-Guga hunt activists cost public over £110,000 in 2026

Protests, such as this one at the Scottish Parliament, were held last year at ending the guga hunt (Image: Protect the Wild)

ANIMAL activists protesting against the traditional annual Guga hunt have cost the public more than £110,000 so far this year, it has emerged.

Islanders in Ness, north Lewis, have hit out at the “totally unacceptable” costs the Scottish Government has had to fork out in extra security following demonstrations at NatureScot’s headquarters in Inverness.