Gannets1 day agoNatureScot denies ignoring scientific evidence in banning guga hunt A Freedom of Information request shows scientific advice recommended that the killing of 500 gannet chicks on Lewis should be allowed to go ahead.1 day ago3 Aug 2026Scottish islanders refused permission to stage annual seabird chicks huntEach year hundreds of gannet chicks are killed for their meat on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir.3 Aug 202629 Jul 2026Scotland's centuries-old guga hunt could be refused licenceGannets have been killed for their meat during an annual hunt on a Hebridean island - but officials have recommended permission be refused this year.29 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Gannet colonies could take 15 years to recover from bird fluThe 2022 outbreak led to an "unprecedented deadly blow" to the seabird colonies in Scotland and Wales.3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Permission sought for traditional guga hunt to take place this yearFor centuries, gannets have been killed for their meat during an annual hunt on Sula Sgeir.2 Jul 202623 Mar 2026Two men arrested and charged after guga hunt protestIt comes after a protest staged on the roof of NatureScot's headquarters in Inverness.23 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Activists scale NatureScot HQ in guga hunt protestNatureScot has closed its offices for staff safety after protesters occupied the building's roof.20 Mar 202610 Feb 2026Alderney welcomes back returning gannetsThe birds are arriving about a week earlier than 2025, says the Alderney Wildlife Trust.10 Feb 202621 Jan 2026Petition calling for end to centuries-old guga hunt to stay openMSPs say it would allow for more evidence to be gathered on different views on the harvest of young gannets.21 Jan 2026...
