As Scotland prepares for the "Glorious Twelfth" (August 12), marking the start of the grouse shooting season, wildlife campaigners are calling for tougher policing of Scottish grouse moors. For the first time, grouse moors must hold a licence under new powers aimed at reducing the unlawful killing of birds of prey by gamekeepers. While some see this as an opportunity to improve conservation practices, others argue that the new rules do not go far enough and advocate for more comprehensive measures.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/10/call-tougher-policing-scottish-grouse-moors-eve-glorious-twelfth