Scotland's Centuries-Old Guga Hunt Halted as NatureScot Denies 2026 Licence

NatureScot, Scotland's nature agency, refused a 2026 licence for the Sula Sgeir guga hunt — ending a 400-year tradition. New population modelling showed harm to gannets even at 500 birds, far below the traditional 2,000. The hunt, protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, can still apply for future licences.