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PE2050: Prohibit the use of recreational drones on national nature reserves without a permit from NatureScot

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to amend the current guidance on flying recreational drones on national nature reserves (NNRs) to so that:

  • use is prohibited without a permit
  • permits include a flight time, date and agreed flight path
  • operation is in accordance with the drone code
  • advice on the legal status of the wildlife and habitats is provided

Petitioner: Lee Watson on behalf of Ythan Seal Watch

Status: Closed

Date published: 21 September 2023

Click here for the full petition

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration

SPICe Briefing (168KB, pdf) posted 01 November 2023

Committee Meetings

21 February 2024: The Committee agreed to write to NatureScot, Police Scotland, and the UK Government.

Official Report of Meeting 21 February 2024

27 November 2024: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders. 

Official Report of Meeting 27 November 2024

Written Submissions

PE2050/A: Scottish Government submission of 17 January 2024 (18KB, pdf) posted 17 January 2024

PE2050/B: Police Scotland submission of 21 March 2024 (55KB, pdf) posted 27 March 2024

PE2050/C: NatureScot submission of 21 March 2024 (142KB, pdf) posted 27 March 2024