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BASC Scotland @BASCScotland

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation in Scotland. Working for Scotland’s shooting community. Follow us for the latest news and events.

Joined June 2013
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👏 Thanks to @JamieLangan_ for championing the importance of country sports in the @scotparl, especially for its contribution to rural communities and the rural economy. BASC looks forward to working with him and all MSPs in this new parliamentary session.
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You did the groundwork. Now it's time to finish the job. Thursday 7 May – polling day in Scotland and Wales. 🗳️Vote. Make it count.🗳️ Have a final look at the party manifestos: Wales - basc.org.uk/senedd-elections… Scotland - basc.org.uk/scottish-parliam…
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‼️BASC members can now enjoy free digital access to @shootingtimes‼️ Simply follow the link below to find out how to access the site and save £74.95 per year – you'll need your membership number handy. Read more👉basc.org.uk/basc-partners-wi…
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🗳️With the Scottish Parliament now in recess and campaigning well underway for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election, BASC is hosting an online members’ hustings on Monday 13 April at 7pm. To sign up, head to the link in your members' email.
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BASC has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to amend its approach to sporting rates relief, describing it as a step towards addressing concerns raised by the rural sector, but warning it falls short of reinstating full relief. Read more ⬇️ basc.org.uk/sporting-rates-r…

Sporting rates relief change welcome but falls short, says BASC

The Scottish Government has revised its approach to sporting rates relief, described by BASC as a step towards addressing concerns raised.

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Following a third consecutive day of thaw conditions, a call for voluntary restraint in the shooting of waterfowl in Scotland has been lifted. Read more 👉 basc.org.uk/call-for-volunta…

Call for voluntary restraint lifted in Scotland

Following a third consecutive thaw day, the call for voluntary restraint in the shooting of waterfowl in Scotland has been lifted.

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Due to the widespread severe weather, BASC is calling for people who shoot in Scotland to exercise restraint, wherever it is needed, in the shooting of ducks, geese and waders, including reared mallard. Read more 👉
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BASC has called on MSPs to back crucial amendments to the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2, warning that the legislation in its current form risks undermining deer management, rural employment, and conservation delivery across Scotland. 👉 basc.org.uk/do-the-right-thi…

Do the right thing for deer management, conservation and rural jobs, BASC tells MSPs

BASC has called on MSPs back a series of crucial amendments to the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.

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🔥Minister @JimFairlieLogie MSP thanks land managers & gamekeepers during Wildfire Summit statement to the Scottish Parliament today. He acknowledged the impact of controlled burning for its ‘vital role in creating firebreaks and reducing fuel loads’.
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📢Our thanks to @SueJWebber for highlighting the issues BASC and @NFUStweets members have with the Scottish Government proposal to impose mandatory training on lowland deer stalkers though the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill currently going through the Scottish Parliament.
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📑The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has published its report on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill. BASC says the Bill risks undermining self-regulation in deer management. @JimFairlieLogie basc.org.uk/basc-responds-to…
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🎙️ Happy International Podcast Day! 🎧 Did you know we have our very own BASC Podcast? Presented by Tom Evans, recent episodes have discussed night shooting, wildfowling and gundog competitions. The back catalogue is extremely useful on a long journey! basc.org.uk/podcast/
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After an unprecedented number of wildfires, our thanks go to @emmaroddicksnp for calling for collaboration across the Scottish Parliament to develop a plan to mitigate the threat of wildfires, discourage irresponsible behaviour and build resilience in our rural communities.
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BASC Scotland retweeted
Rural Scotland@RuralScotTories
12 Aug 2025
It’s the #GloriousTwelfth, the start of the grouse shooting season and a day to celebrate the hard work of gamekeepers and estate workers. RT to show your support. @BASCScotland
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📰The Scotsman and The Daily Telegraph have both run stories this week on our launch at the Scottish Game Fair of the Natural Capital Report highlighting the wider benefits of the shooting sector. telegraph.co.uk/politics/202… scotsman.com/business/scotti…

Game shooting on Scottish estates ‘saves NHS millions’

As Greens brand countryside pursuit ‘cruel and outdated’, organisers spell out lucrative benefits including boost to health service

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Mandatory training will shut out stalkers when Scotland needs them most! BASC warns that proposals in the Natural Environment Bill risk undermining deer management in Scotland with unclear targets, new barriers, and a lack of financial support. orlo.uk/mqpJg

Mandatory training will shut out stalkers when Scotland needs them most

BASC Scotland director warns that proposals in the Natural Environment Bill risk undermining deer management in Scotland.

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BASC Scotland retweeted
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee@SP_RuralAffairs
30 Apr 2025
Thank you all for sharing your views on deer management - Part 4 of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill. @BASCnews @ScotLandEstates @JohnMuirTrust @treesforlifeuk @cairngormsnews @ScotLINK @ScotVenison @ADMGScotland @ForestryLS Catching up?👉ow.ly/qGR550VKEX5
A group shot of members of the Rural Affairs & Islands Committee and deer management stakeholders.

ALT A group shot of members of the Rural Affairs & Islands Committee and deer management stakeholders.
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📣 Why the Natural Environment Bill must be fixed The Bill proposes substantial changes to deer management, including increased regulatory intervention with little detail on financial incentives for deer managers. Read more here for BASC's views: orlo.uk/wphZu
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BASC Scotland retweeted
Scot Gov Rural@ScotGovRural
27 Feb 2025
Agriculture Minister @JimFairlieLogie's been hearing how @ScotGov's proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners. The Natural Environment Bill which was published last week includes increased powers to tackle high deer numbers. ➡ gov.scot/news/restoring-scot…
Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.

ALT Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.

Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.

ALT Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.

Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.

ALT Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.

Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.

ALT Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie spent the day deer stalking and hearing how proposed deer management legislation will affect landowners.
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📣 BASC attends Scottish Labour conference It was great to catch up with @RhodaGrant, Scottish Labour's rural affairs spokesperson. We discussed the impact of the new Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill on deer management, mandatory training, grouse shoot licensing & venison
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