LICENCES RESTRICTED AT SCOTS ESTATE

NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences on part of the Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. Police Scotland evidence included a poisoned golden eagle found on the estate in March 2021, along with a rabbit and a hare carcass, both baited with poison. The restriction will apply to the Gairnshiel and Micras moor on the estate, where the evidence of poisoning was found. The estate said the area where the eagle was discovered has not been managed for grouse shooting since autumn 2020. They are considering whether to appeal. www.nature.scot