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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 13h

Photo shows aftermath of recent wildfire on Dinnet Muir National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire, caused by out-of-control muirburn by gamekeepers on nearby grouse moor. Photo by @kredp.bsky.social

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“SNP caves to shooting lobby” – reactions to Scottish Government’s decision to delay muirburn licensing (again)

As expected, the Scottish Government’s announcement on Thursday that it has delayed the implementation of muirburn licensing (for the second time) has been met with anger. Scottish Greens MSP…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 11h

Research by the Diffley Partnership, commissioned by
@revivecoalition.bsky.social featured on front page of The Herald this morning.

Revive is at SNP conf this w/e where conversation expected to be lively after SNP decision to delay muirburn licensing.

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Scots demand real land reform as research reveals overwhelming public support for change

Press release from REVIVE, the coalition for grouse moor reform (11 Oct 2025) SCOTS DEMAND REAL LAND REFORM AS RESEARCH REVEALS OVERWHELMING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CHANGE Largest ever public consultati…

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 4h

Interested in National Parks in Scotland then @nickkempe.bsky.social is well worth a follow.

nickkempe.bsky.social @nickkempe.bsky.social · 8h

Andy Amphlett explains the system failure to protect an important population of twinflower in the Cairngorms - while the system needs fixing perhaps adding twinflower to the list of plants it's a criminal offence to destroy would help focus minds? parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/10/10/t...

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Gerry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🍀 @gerryr.bsky.social · 1d

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: A legal challenge has been launched in the Scottish courts to overturn the 'draconian' ban on Palestine Action

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Cosmic Hare @mickeya.bsky.social · 1d

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Cosmic Hare @mickeya.bsky.social · 1d

"That bloody Polanski wanting to take away our billionaires-the commie bastard. "

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 1d

REVIVE's National Conference is going to be very interesting...

Join us to hear more about this from @raptorpersuk.bsky.social on November 8th:
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

Conference programme here: revive.scot/revives-nati...

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 2d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

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Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 1d

The salmon industry needs proper regulation. Mortality rate too high. Releasing large numbers of “farmed” salmon into the wild is unacceptable and risks damaging wild populations. @wildfishcons.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2553166...

75,000 fish farm salmon escape into Highlands loch after Storm Amy

AROUND 75,000 salmon have reportedly escaped into a Highlands loch after a fish farm was damaged during Storm Amy

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pembie.bsky.social @pembie.bsky.social · 2d

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Are reporting an out of control muirburn today spreading to a nature reserve near Tarland

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 2d

The Scottish Government was hoodwinked by the shooting lobby. We need more public education about the danger of wildfires, the power to ban ALL open fires within specific geographic areas in times of high fire risk. Get a grip @scottishgov.bsky.social

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 2d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

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Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 2d

High numbers of deer damage the vegetation and prevent regeneration of trees and shrubs. In my opinion there is no alternative but to shoot deer. However it should be done without restricting access, to maximise the numbers culled and not for sport.

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 2d

Why does lobbying by the shooting interests work and lobbying by conservation interests doesn’t? Discuss!

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 2d

Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences for the second time after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry.

Climate emergency, anyone?

Seems Scot Gov more interested in appeasing the lairds than protecting the environment.

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Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences (for the second time) after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry

The Scottish Government has, for the second time, delayed the implementation of muirburn licensing after caving in to pressure from aggressive lobbying by the grouse shooting industry. A quick re-c…

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Apr 23

A joint investigation between Police Scotland and the RSPB has been launched after a Sparrowhawk was found illegally shot in the Highlands

Police launch probe after bird of prey illegally shot in Highlands

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 3d

Great to see this campaign launched. Support if you can. @rspb.bsky.social

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 3d

An excellent new initiative led by a local community that is sick to the back teeth of illegal raptor persecution inside this National Park.

Bravo, @friendsofthedales.bsky.social

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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‘Eyes on the Skies’ – new campaign to raise awareness of raptor persecution in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Following the recent collapse of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Bird of Prey Partnership (due to its failure to tackle crimes against birds of prey), and the news that since 2015, 29 Hen Harrier…

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 3d

More benefits of game shooting. @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 14d

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease in areas where Common Pheasants Phasianus colchicus are released, according to new research.

Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 4d

Sadly another appalling crime against birds of prey.

Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 5d

More needed. Lots of islands and seabirds would benefit.
Stanbury, A., Thomas, S., Aegerter, J. et al. Prioritising islands in the United Kingdom and crown dependencies for the eradication of invasive alien vertebrates and rodent biosecurity. Eur J Wildl Res 63, 31 (2017). doi.org/10.1007/s103...

The Good News Network: Positive Stories 24/7 @goodnewsnetwork.org.web.brid.gy · 8d

Marshall Islands Experience Explosion of Wildlife One Year After Invasive Rats Were Removed

Reprinted with Permission from World at Large Two small islets crucial to the resiliency of the local environment in the Marshall Islands Republic are witnessing a major ecological revival. Island Conservation, a global nonprofit organization with a mission to restore islands for nature and people, has successfully eradicated invasive black rats, allowing the native forests […] The post Marshall Islands Experience Explosion of Wildlife One Year After Invasive Rats Were Removed appeared first on Good News Network.

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Scotch Whisky Truths 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @specialscot.bsky.social · 6d

MM to go please.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6d

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish Tory MP’s trip to Israel during the genocide in Gaza has been branded 'sickening'

Andrew Bowie registered air travel, accommodation and hospitality for the visit to Israel as costing £4200

Scottish Tory MP took £4k all-expenses-paid trip to Israel in middle of Gaza genocide

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pictland @pictland.bsky.social · 12d

An investigation by the Guardian in 2021 found that at least 67 Scottish Parliament bills have been vetted by the monarch over the twenty years since devolution, in order to protect the crown’s ‘private property or personal interests

We don’t live in a democracy.
#ScottishIndependence

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Viscount Pontypandy @viscountpontypandy.bsky.social · 7d

Polanski isn’t the first to signal a timely warning about government descent into authoritarianism.

One of the greatest House of Commons speeches that I’ve heard in my 50 years of following UK politics was delivered by the SNP’s Mhairi Black, sadly to a near empty chamber.

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 9d

Announcing our first speaker @ruthtingay.bsky.social (@raptorpersuk.bsky.social) who will be presenting at our upcoming National Conference.

Scotland’s land reform journey is entering its most important chapter – and we want you to be part of it.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 9d

Last night four Scots, along with hundreds of others, were attacked and kidnapped by the Israeli navy as they tried to deliver livesaving aid.

The UK government must act.

The Herald. Four Scots on Gaza aid flotilla ‘kidnapped’ by Israel, Ross Greer says.

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 11d

I agree with you “rewilding” is not shooting magpies. The term is much misunderstood.

Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 12d

This has to stop. ☹️

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 12d

Gosh, what a mystery. Whatever could have happened to them?

No bodies, no tags, no prosecutions, no accountability, no deterrent. This will continue.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Two Golden Eagles ‘disappear’ in south Scotland – Police appeal for information

Press release from Police Scotland, 29 September 2025: APPEAL FOR MISSING GOLDEN EAGLE Detectives are appealing for information after a satellite-tagged golden eagle disappeared in the hills to the…

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