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Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Agenda: 04 March 2026

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

9th Meeting, 2026

Start time: 09:00am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Agenda items:

  1. Decision on taking business in private
  2. Wildfires in Scotland
  3. Subordinate legislation
  4. Wildfires in Scotland

Agenda published: Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:15am

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1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.

2. Wildfires in Scotland

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Michael Bruce
    Director
    Firebreak Services

  • Dr Zakary Campbell-Lochrie
    Lecturer in Fire Science
    University of Edinburgh

  • Jon Henderson
    Assistant Chief Officer and Director of Prevention
    Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

  • Calum Kippen
    Member
    Scottish Gamekeepers Association

  • Grant Moir
    Chief Executive
    Cairngorms National Park Authority

  • Professor Robin Pakeman
    Senior Scientist
    James Hutton Institute

  • Dr Mike Rivington
    Senior Scientist
    James Hutton Institute

Papers for this item:

Wildfires Clerks cover note (88KB, pdf) posted 26 February 2026

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item

4. Wildfires in Scotland

The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

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