Annual gannet hunt on Sula Sgeir cancelled for the first time in 400 years
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Annual gannet hunt on Sula Sgeir cancelled for the first time in 400 years

3 Aug 2026 · Originally published 3 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Scottish seabird hunt cancelled for first time in 400 years
NatureScot has refused a licence for the traditional guga hunt on the island of Sula Sgeir after new modelling suggested the removal of up to 2,000 gannet chicks could harm the local population. This decision marks the first time in four centuries that the hunt will not take place, prioritising the long-term stability of the seabird colony over the historical practice.
Source: The Guardian UK Western Isles
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