THOSE involved in the running of Scot-land’s grouse moors were left frustrated earlier this month, as the Scottish Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill passed to Stage 2, with a vote of 82–32. Ostensibly aimed at changing rules to tackle raptor persecution and those around controlled heather burning, it’s clear that grouse shooting and muirburn will be strictly licensed.
‘Minister Gillian Martin did indeed engage with rural stakeholders, but
