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Permission requested for guga hunt to take place this summer

The hunt has been an annual tradition in Ness, north Lewis, since the 15th century.

Evening Standard

Permission sought for Hebridean island guga hunt despite protests

Permission has been requested for a traditional hunt of young seabirds to take place on an uninhabited Hebridean island later this August

The National (Scotland)

Highland community could be next to reintroduce wild beavers

COMMUNITIES across Lochaber are being invited to discuss the possible reintroduction of beavers to the region as part of efforts to restore…

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New calls for Scottish Government to end guga hunt amid animal welfare concerns

The hunt on Sula Sgeir cannot be considered humane, according to a new report from two leading animal welfare organisations.

Evening Standard

Call to phase out ‘inhumane’ guga hunt by working with Hebridean islanders

Annual killing of infant gannets has been carried out on a remote Scottish island for at least 400 years

The Guardian - UK

Pair of invasive terrapins spotted in Clydebank 'illegally released' into canal

Two Terrapins which have been spotted in Clydebank are thought to be a pair 'illegally released' into the canal eight years ago ...

The National (Scotland)

Parrot on the loose 'causes havoc' in Scottish city

A parrot on the loose is 'causing havoc' in a Scottish city and is being blamed for hundreds of pounds worth of damage to cars

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Future of ancient Scottish bird hunt in the balance as licences reviewed

THE future of an ancient Scottish bird hunt hangs in the balance as the special licences needed to kill the animals are up for review ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

The National (Scotland)

Government officials tell ministers to reject golf course plans on protected beach

SCOTTISH Government officials have advised ministers to reject plans for a golf course on a protected dune system on a Highland beach, files have…

The National (Scotland)

Council spends £20k to address ‘dive-bombing’ urban gull problem

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The Independent UK

‘Dive-bombing’ urban gulls snatching food and keeping people awake sparks action in Inverness

Increasing conflicts between people and gulls come as species faces serious decline, resulting in herring gulls being placed on the red list for conservation concern

The Independent UK

MSPs not told about collapse of funding deal for Scottish nature restoration

Exclusive: Ministers accused of trying to keep investment firm’s withdrawal from partnership with NatureScot under wraps

The Guardian - UK

Shellfish population recovers after Highland loch given protected status

Researchers found the Loch Carron flame shell beds have been restored, after dredging damage was discovered in 2017.

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Scottish government accused of prioritising welfare of divebombing seagulls over people

Less than a third of applications to remove gulls and nests were approved in 2024 despite fears over attacks

The Guardian - UK

NatureScot may raise ‘more than £100m’ in private investment for conservation

Investors in talks about supporting up to 15 government-backed nature restoration projects in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Local protesters call on council to vote against 'scandalous' flood prevention scheme

OBJECTORS to a controversial £54 million flood prevention scheme have called on a Labour-controlled council to vote against the project ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces £100k funding to tackle disruptive seagulls

Funding of £100,000 will be given to councils to control seagulls ahead of a summit on Tuesday ...

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The Independent UK

Locals invited to share views on reintroduction of beavers to Loch Ness area

Trees for Life in partnership with the Beaver Trust will open discussions this autumn for the community to raise any concerns.

The National (Scotland)

Internationally renowned geological site 'seriously damaged' as 3 men investigated

THREE men are under investigation for causing “serious damage” to a protected and internationally renowned geological site in the Highlands ...

The National (Scotland)

Probe launched after 'sea eagles' linked to disappearance of Shetland pony foals

Farmers hope an investigation by wildlife agency NatureScot will tell them if sea eagles are behind the disappearance of five Shetland pony foals…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Government puts publicly owned Scottish island castle on sale for £750k

An island castle with an "upright jacuzzi" has been put up for sale by NatureScot after research found most local residents agree it…

The Independent UK

Historic island castle visited by The King put up on market after locals agree to sale

Category A listed Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has been put up for sale by Scotland’s nature agency, NatureScot, for offers over £750,000, following local agreement that the island castle should be sold and brought back into use.

Evening Standard

Historic castle put up for sale for £750,000 after Scottish islands back redevelopment plan

Scottish Government nature agency NatureScot owns Kinloch Castle on Rum but it said high maintenance costs mean selling it is necessary

The Independent UK

Six beaver families to be released in Highlands

It will mark the sixth catchment in Scotland were the animals have been legally released or given permission to remain.

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