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The Latest Breaking News from Sula Sgeir

Scottish gannet chick hunt blocked for first time in 400 years

NatureScot refuses licence for hunt on Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir in which up to 2,000 seabirds are killed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Government set to block historic Scottish island 'guga hunt', files suggest

THE Scottish Government’s environment agency is set to block the centuries-old Western Isles “guga hunt” from going ahead, new documents…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

'Disturbing' video of men 'almost trampling' baby birds prompts watchdog action

FRESH concerns have been raised about Scotland’s traditional “guga hunt” after newly surfaced footage showed people taking part in a sack race…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

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

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

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18

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 · Jun 9

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