- Missing golden eagleThursday, 11 August 2016SCA says finger pointing at shooting community "must be resisted"Read more
- A MAN has been given a community service order after causing a breach of the peace at two fox hunts in FifeMonday, 25 July 2016
- INVITATION TO A DISCUSSION ON REWILDING at the Scottish Game Fair SconeTuesday, 28 June 2016
- Wildlife crime review, climate change and land reform action highlighted.Thursday, 2 June 2016
- Despite an overwhelming opposition to this needless legislation the Scottish Government are moving forward with their draconian policy of licensing Air Weapons.Wednesday, 1 June 2016
- Government must act now to improve Firearms LawWednesday, 27 April 2016
- Rural issues were brought to the fore of the Scottish election campaign at the National Rural Hustings this evening.Friday, 8 April 2016
- the Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) to host the Scottish Rural AwardTuesday, 5 April 2016Albert Bartlett, The Black Isle Brewing Co and The Borders Forest Trust were among companies from across Scotland whose success was celebrated on Thursday 31 March at the Scottish Rural Awards & Gala Dinner.Read more
- Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAWS) Scotland has announced a slight increase in the number of crimes involving birds of prey in 2015.Monday, 21 March 2016
- Scotland’s Land Reform Bill will damage rural communities, says Countryside AllianceThursday, 17 March 2016Land reform changes will damage many rural communities that depend on shootingRead more
Rural Life
Supporting Rural Communities and Businesses
The Scottish Countryside Alliance believes that all rural communities deserve vibrant local schools, busy community owned village halls, and new and growing business resources and services. We believe that Scotland’s communities can form a wealth of opportunity from the development of our vast natural resources and by fully exploiting the new opportunities that are emerging from the sustainable management of our environment, whether that is a growing forest estate or the expansion of local biomass energy generation from food or farm waste, create sustainable lifestyles for all ages within our rural landscape.MORE...
Shooting
Supporting Shooting
Shooting does not face an outright ban – yet. However, we should never forget that shooting faces regular threats whether through restrictions on the guns we use, the ammunition we fire, the birds we rear, the land we use or our very presence in the countryside we love.MORE...
Hunting
Supporting Hunting
The Scottish hunting community are rightly proud of their achievements. Having come through an all-encompassing campaign fighting to save the sport and in many cases livelihoods, they emerged from the fight on February 13, 2002, blooded but unbeaten. Ten years later, we must recognise and commend the resilience of hunting folk – the fact that we still have a form of fox hunting in Scotland is testament to the determination of the people involved.MORE...
Angling
Economics benefits to rural Scotland
There has long been a perception that angling for game and coarse fish is important to the Scottish economy. In August 2001 a report entitled Scotland’s Freshwater Fish and Fisheries: Securing their Future, gave an in-depth economic analysis of the sector. reporting that angling is valuable to Scotland, and particularly to rural Scotland.MORE...
 SCA joins call for information on missing Golden EaglesThursday, 11 August 2016 Media reports surrounding the disappearance of eight of Scotland’s majestic golden eagles have raised concerns of illegal activity, although these are unconfirmed. The Scottish Countryside Alliance, which represents shooting and conservation interests, will work with Police Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and other interested parties to stamp out any illegal persecution and is clear that finger pointing at the shooting community, based on no evidence, must be resisted. Read more Saboteur gets community payback sentenceMonday, 25 July 2016 Thirty-three-year-old Kevin Newell has been given a community service order after causing a breach of the peace at two legal fox control operations in Fife.  INVITATION TO A DISCUSSION ON REWILDINGTuesday, 28 June 2016 Rewilding is a broad term with emotive connotations. While the subject of lynx reintroduction is hugely divisive, the other end of the spectrum is existing agri-environment schemes. It is likely that the long term future of our grant regime will be weighted increasingly towards ecosystem services rather than the historical basis of food production. The economic, social and biodiversity issues surrounding rewilding and related initiatives will provide plenty of grounds for lively debate.  Environment Secretary sets out prioritiesThursday, 2 June 2016 A number of priorities to protect Scotland’s natural environment have been outlined by the Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham.  Campaign raises awareness of air weapons licensing schemeWednesday, 1 June 2016 The Scottish Government has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the new air weapons legislation that aims to improve public safety and reduce gun crime in Scotland. Anybody who wants to use or own an air weapon will be able to apply to Police Scotland for an air weapon certificate, or a permit in some circumstances, from 1 July 2016. This gives users six months to get a certificate before new rules tightening access to air weapons, introduced in the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015, come into effect from 31 December 2016.  We look forward to working with Fergus Ewing MSPThursday, 19 May 2016 The Scottish Countryside Alliance welcomes the announcement that Fergus Ewing MSP has been appointed Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity. Countryside Alliance  Welcoming Roseanna Cunningham MSP to Environment briefWednesday, 18 May 2016 The Scottish Countryside Alliance welcomes the announcement that Roseanna Cunningham MSP has been appointed Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform. |
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