Muirburn on the Cromdale Hills today. Photo from near the summit of Cairn Gorm. Destruction so a few people can enjoy killing birds. #muirburn
February 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Muirburn on the Cromdale Hills today. Photo from near the summit of Cairn Gorm. Destruction so a few people can enjoy killing birds. #muirburn
'What a shocker', said no-one ever.
Stand by for extensive & intensive muirburn on peat-rich moorland this autumn as grouse moor owners take advantage of opportunity to burn as much as possible as regulations delayed.
Climate emergency? Nah.
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Stand by for extensive & intensive muirburn on peat-rich moorland this autumn as grouse moor owners take advantage of opportunity to burn as much as possible as regulations delayed.
Climate emergency? Nah.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/06/25/s...
Scottish Government & NatureScot delays start date for new muirburn licence
In March 2024, the Scottish Parliament voted for the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which introduced, amongst other things, a requirement for all muirburn to be licensed (see her…
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June 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
'What a shocker', said no-one ever.
Stand by for extensive & intensive muirburn on peat-rich moorland this autumn as grouse moor owners take advantage of opportunity to burn as much as possible as regulations delayed.
Climate emergency? Nah.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/06/25/s...
Stand by for extensive & intensive muirburn on peat-rich moorland this autumn as grouse moor owners take advantage of opportunity to burn as much as possible as regulations delayed.
Climate emergency? Nah.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/06/25/s...
Yesterday the Scottish Government announced a further delay to the implementation of muirburn licencing.
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
October 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Yesterday the Scottish Government announced a further delay to the implementation of muirburn licencing.
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
📣You really couldn't make this up!
On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
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On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
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Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park
You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…
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October 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
📣You really couldn't make this up!
On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...
On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
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Centuries of overgrazing & muirburn for grouse moors mean Highland Scotland looks treeless & desolate. But it doesn't have to be this way. New film Scotland's Missing Forests went online y'day. Chuffed to see almost 10k views. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Centuries of overgrazing & muirburn for grouse moors mean Highland Scotland looks treeless & desolate. But it doesn't have to be this way. New film Scotland's Missing Forests went online y'day. Chuffed to see almost 10k views. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Our reaction to a further delay by the Scottish Government on the implementation of muirburn licencing.
October 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Our reaction to a further delay by the Scottish Government on the implementation of muirburn licencing.
long way home through muirburn fug sun splitting the sky & blindbends rippled with heathaze
April 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
long way home through muirburn fug sun splitting the sky & blindbends rippled with heathaze
What climate emergency!
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
November 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
What climate emergency!
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
Distant fire, Lowther Hills.
March 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Distant fire, Lowther Hills.
November 20, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Please support this petition to ban driven grouse shooting which requires muirburning that contributes to climate breakdown & creates drainage issues that leads to flooding & erosion. @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
November 23, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Please support this petition to ban driven grouse shooting which requires muirburning that contributes to climate breakdown & creates drainage issues that leads to flooding & erosion. @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Photo shows aftermath of recent wildfire on Dinnet Muir National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire, caused by out-of-control muirburn by gamekeepers on nearby grouse moor. Photo by @kredp.bsky.social
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“SNP caves to shooting lobby” – reactions to Scottish Government’s decision to delay muirburn licensing (again)
As expected, the Scottish Government’s announcement on Thursday that it has delayed the implementation of muirburn licensing (for the second time) has been met with anger. Scottish Greens MSP…
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October 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Photo shows aftermath of recent wildfire on Dinnet Muir National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire, caused by out-of-control muirburn by gamekeepers on nearby grouse moor. Photo by @kredp.bsky.social
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"the practice of muirburn actually made no difference to the extent of the Dava megafire.
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
November 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"the practice of muirburn actually made no difference to the extent of the Dava megafire.
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
EXCELLENT NEWS FOR ANIMALS
Scotland's landmark ban on the use of snares commences today (25/11/24). A full ban on the use of snares was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2024 as part of the Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act.
Scotland's landmark ban on the use of snares commences today (25/11/24). A full ban on the use of snares was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2024 as part of the Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act.
November 25, 2024 at 11:53 AM
EXCELLENT NEWS FOR ANIMALS
Scotland's landmark ban on the use of snares commences today (25/11/24). A full ban on the use of snares was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2024 as part of the Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act.
Scotland's landmark ban on the use of snares commences today (25/11/24). A full ban on the use of snares was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2024 as part of the Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act.
“Muirburn is a significant cause, not a solution, to wildfires” parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/04/16/m...
Muirburn is a significant cause, not a solution, to wildfires - parkswatchscotland
I was provided with this incredible photo through a friend who had been Knoydart 2 weeks ago and, for four days between 2nd and 5th April, had watched a fire on Morar to the south. An alert was raised...
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April 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“Muirburn is a significant cause, not a solution, to wildfires” parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/04/16/m...
Muirburn and the government failure to implement & Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 - parkswatchscotland parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/02/17/m...
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February 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Muirburn and the government failure to implement & Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 - parkswatchscotland parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/02/17/m...
More muirburn last night. Weird how muirburn is touted as being useful as a firebreak when they use cutting of heather as an actual firebreak during muirburn. Not that they should be doing either in nesting season.
May 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM
More muirburn last night. Weird how muirburn is touted as being useful as a firebreak when they use cutting of heather as an actual firebreak during muirburn. Not that they should be doing either in nesting season.
I was in the western Highlands for a long weekend, up to Applecross, Torridon and Gairloch. Little patches of deer-fenced scrub regenerating were refreshing but so much is just devastated, overgrazed, muirburn scars.
Can you see it?
The difference between full-on rewilding and, behind, sheep-farmed land.
The difference between life and death.
The difference between full-on rewilding and, behind, sheep-farmed land.
The difference between life and death.
July 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM
I was in the western Highlands for a long weekend, up to Applecross, Torridon and Gairloch. Little patches of deer-fenced scrub regenerating were refreshing but so much is just devastated, overgrazed, muirburn scars.
Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences for the second time after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry.
Climate emergency, anyone?
Seems Scot Gov more interested in appeasing the lairds than protecting the environment.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/s...
Climate emergency, anyone?
Seems Scot Gov more interested in appeasing the lairds than protecting the environment.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/s...
Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences (for the second time) after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry
The Scottish Government has, for the second time, delayed the implementation of muirburn licensing after caving in to pressure from aggressive lobbying by the grouse shooting industry. A quick re-c…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
October 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences for the second time after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry.
Climate emergency, anyone?
Seems Scot Gov more interested in appeasing the lairds than protecting the environment.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/s...
Climate emergency, anyone?
Seems Scot Gov more interested in appeasing the lairds than protecting the environment.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/s...
Out of control Muirburn near Dinnet NNR today. Now in the forest.
October 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Out of control Muirburn near Dinnet NNR today. Now in the forest.
We have submitted a response to the draft muirburn code highlighting the inconsistency of muirburn being permitted at times when members of the public are being warned of high fire risk. The deadline for comments is 28 April. www.nature.scot/doc/consulta...
Consultation draft - guidance - muirburn code
About this docum
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April 17, 2025 at 7:06 AM
We have submitted a response to the draft muirburn code highlighting the inconsistency of muirburn being permitted at times when members of the public are being warned of high fire risk. The deadline for comments is 28 April. www.nature.scot/doc/consulta...
Don't be blind to your impact.
It's super dry conditions out there. Extensive wildfires have been raging in Galloway, Arran, and Assynt/Coigach, whilst muirburn continues in the Cairngorms.
Learn how to respect nature and communities better: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/lets-ke...
Please no fires!
It's super dry conditions out there. Extensive wildfires have been raging in Galloway, Arran, and Assynt/Coigach, whilst muirburn continues in the Cairngorms.
Learn how to respect nature and communities better: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/lets-ke...
Please no fires!
April 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Don't be blind to your impact.
It's super dry conditions out there. Extensive wildfires have been raging in Galloway, Arran, and Assynt/Coigach, whilst muirburn continues in the Cairngorms.
Learn how to respect nature and communities better: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/lets-ke...
Please no fires!
It's super dry conditions out there. Extensive wildfires have been raging in Galloway, Arran, and Assynt/Coigach, whilst muirburn continues in the Cairngorms.
Learn how to respect nature and communities better: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/lets-ke...
Please no fires!