NatureScot denies ignoring scientific advice
Scotland's NatureScot agency denied issuing a license for the traditional guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, an uninhabited island, citing concerns over the impact on the gannet population despite prior considerations of scientific evidence. The hunt, which involves harvesting young gannet chicks for their meat, has longstanding cultural significance but faces opposition over animal cruelty and changing perspectives on its necessity. Internal discussions within NatureScot indicated warnings about the effect of taking hundreds of chicks, with the agency ultimately deciding against the license, highlighting ongoing debates between conservation efforts and cultural tradition.
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