Should shot deer be left to rot in the...
Ecologists have sparked a debate in the Scottish countryside after a new report suggested that the bodies of shot deer...
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The exodus of young people in the countryside
New research has revealed that millions of young people living in the countryside are considering moving to a town or...
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Dangling the carrot – do we need more...
Managing the wild deer population in England is a complex thing, fraught with issues and conflicts which aren’t quite...
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Jake Swindells: Rural life defined by...
This article, written by Director of the Scottish Countryside Alliance, Jake Swindells, was first published in Scottish...
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General Election results – What does this...
With almost all results now in, it is clear that Labour will have a large majority in the House of Commons and the King...
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Stag put down after hikers fed it croissants...
A stag made famous on social media has had to be put down after it was fed junk food by hikers. The incident has...
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Moorland conference – The Wildlife...
The Scottish Countryside Alliance attended a very informative Moorland Conference on the 11 June, hosted by Scottish...
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Land Reform Bill: large estates in the...
Last week the call for evidence on the Land Reform Bill closed. We submitted our response, which can be viewed here.
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Rural MPs and MSPs must listen to the views...
Time and again we hear the calls from some MSPs in the chamber stating that they are offended by challenging comments,...
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Support of Scottish Government sought by...
A few years ago, an extremely conservative (and dare I say it, unreliable) figure was proposed as a best guess for the...
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John Swinney appointed as the new First...
Humza Yousaf resigned as First Minister on Tuesday 7 May, paving the way for John Swinney to step in to the top...
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Sense prevails as sound moderators are...
This article, written by Scottish Countryside Alliance Director, Jake Swindells, was first published in Farming...
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