Posts Tagged ‘red grouse’
Point of no return?
A recent study of 121 black grouse leks (breeding sites) by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has shone a light on the parlous state of numbers in Scotland. The black grouse population has now declined to the point where the species is a high conservation concern and action is needed to halt their decline.…
Read MoreGrouse moor helps golden eagle conservation
A Highland estate is encouraging other land owners to get involved with a ground-breaking Scottish golden eagle conservation project after eagle chicks were donated to the project. As one of the first estates involved in the pioneering South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, Pitmain and Glenbanchor Estate, a 12,000 acre estate near Kingussie, volunteered to…
Read MoreGrouse shooting could help with mountain hares
Driven grouse shooting may provide a net conservation benefit to Scotland’s mountain hare population. The analyses conducted by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and published in the European Journal of Wildlife Research concludes that: ‘it is likely that driven grouse shooting provides a net conservation benefit to Scotland’s mountain hare population.’ The study examined…
Read MoreFinding the positives in a poor grouse season
Scotland’s grouse sector has taken a hit this year due to the poor weather – but that has not dampened enthusiasm for private investment in vital conservation work. The financial impact of the poor season, ending today, 10 December, is very significant – due to widespread cancellations of shooting programmes and reduced trade with local…
Read MoreHouse of Bruar showcases the work of Bryn Parry
The House of Bruar Gallery to exhibit work from celebrated cartoonist and sculptor Bryn Parry for the first time. As one of the UK’s best known country cartoonists, Bryn Parry has always been able to depict rural life in a way that brings a smile to everyone’s face. The ‘Infamous Grouse’, newly arrived at The…
Read MoreA beautiful Scottish property for sale at £1.35million+
A desirable country property nestled in the heart of Strathnairn has come to the market. Presented through Galbraith, with over 260 acres of private grounds including grazing, established woodlands, heather hills and salmon fishing rights on the river Nairn, Glen Nairn Lodge enjoys a spectacular position overlooking the beautiful Lochan Dubh across Strathnairn to the…
Read MoreExtreme weather hits the grouse shooting season
Young people, pensioners and migrant workers will lose out on over 500 days of seasonal work in the Lammermuir Hills this year due to cancelled grouse shooting, a new survey has found. Grouse shooting brings UK and international visitors to the region each year, providing a welcome economic injection to the local villages. However, extremes…
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