🔥 Early start this morning to speak to Laura Maciver on BBC Radio Scotland warning that the Scottish Government’s proposed muirburn licensing scheme is set to have far reaching consequences for wildfire risk in Scotland. ⬇️ Scottish Land & Estates NFU Scotland Scottish Gamekeepers

Landowners: “we are sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk” Gamekeepers: “we are being set up to fail” Farmers: “a textbook example of policy getting ahead of practicality” We need a workable licensing scheme for muirburn Jim Fairlie MSP SNP. ⬇️ heraldscotland.com/news/25100093.…

When wildfires take hold, gamekeepers are on the frontline. They use fire to fight fire (‘back burning’) & employ ATVs & specialist kit - made possible by routinely practicing muirburn. Muirburn licensing must be workable to retain vital skills. scotsman.com/business/warni…

Ever seen a Black Grouse throw down some moves?

Stunning video of one of the most iconically beautiful, British red listed bird species, whose population is being stewarded and increased purely by the hard work and dedication of Scottish Gamekeepers. Oakbank Game

Calling all gamekeepers, farmers, foresters, ghillies - ENTER the inaugural SGA Youth Committee 7-a-side competition at Milnathort. Full details: scottishgamekeepers.co.uk/latest-news/20…

🚝 Only 4days left!!! BID now on our Silent Auction. For all lots, see: scottishgamekeepers.co.uk/pdfs/silent-au…

HURRY- only 8 hours left to BID on our Silent Auction. See ALL lots here: scottishgamekeepers.co.uk/pdfs/silent-au…

Only 6 hours left to BID in our Silent Auction. For ALL the lots go to scottishgamekeepers.co.uk/pdfs/silent-au…

FARMERS- enter NOW. The first SGAYC FUN 7-a-side football comp May 31st Milnathort - all details scottishgamekeepers.co.uk/latest-news/20…

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Less in-community JOBS, more disputes, lack of focus on the lowlands and urban areas READ our response to the Natural Environment Bill scottishgamekeepers.co.uk/latest-news/20…

🌞Driest start to a year since 1964 💧59% of normal average rainfall 🚰Sepa water usage warnings How is your river being impacted? #salmon #ghillies #fishing