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Chamber and committees

Decline of Iconic Scottish Species

  • Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 April 2022
  • Motion reference: S6M-04040
  • Current status: Achieved cross-party support

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the concerning decline of iconic Scottish species; understands that there has been a marked reduction in many species of bird across Scotland, namely in populations of capercaillie, ptarmigan, lapwing and curlews; recognises the latest report by a sub-group of the NatureScot Scientific Advisory Committee, Review of Capercaillie Conservation and Management, which it understands advises that, if perilous population declines continue, the species could be lost to Scotland within two to three decades; notes the view that additional predator control is required, and further notes the calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the action points from the review are taken and that land managers, including those in the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire constituency, are able to properly control predators in order to save iconic bird species.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White