Men sentenced following ‘irreversible damage’ at historic site

Two Argyll men appeared at court following illegal metal detecting

Gamekeepers report 'relentless abuse' after golden eagle death appeal

Gamekeepers in Perthshire were subjected to “relentless online abuse” after police issued a witness appeal over the death of a golden eagle.

Fly-tipper who dumped 51 tonnes of tyres jailed

A fly-tipper who dumped 51 tonnes of tyres on waste ground has been jailed for 11 months.

Crofter says she’s victim of sheep theft

A Lewis crofter has spoken of her desperation and frustration after a number of highly-valued sheep went missing while out on the moor and in mysterious circumstances.

Six fire appliances scramble to farm blaze near Buckie

Fire crews called for more appliances after arriving at the scene of a farm building on fire in the Drybridge area.

Popular young farmer died after trying to jump onto moving tractor, inquiry hears

A young Turriff farmer died after attempting to jump onto a tractor before falling and being killed, a fatal accident inquiry has been told.

UK: 55 Sheep Disappear in the Isle of Lewis, Sheep Theft Increased by 15% Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the latest yet outstanding cases of them, 55 sheep have reportedly disappeared in the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles, Scotland, in a span of one and a half months.

Fire warning for heat lamps in lambing sheds

A firefighting farmer is raising awareness about the dangers of heat lamps in lambing sheds and has urged other farmers to be vigilant to keep people and livestock safe.

Partnership launched to protect livestock from dog attacks

The Ayrshire Partnership Against Rural Crime and its partners were at Dumfries House on Sunday, April 10 to promote the new legislation which protects animals from dog attacks through a range of measures.

Calls for sea eagle cull as lambs being ‘torn limb from limb’

Sea eagles were driven to extinction in the UK in 1918 but were reintroduced to the Isle of Rum in 1975.

The latest criminal growth industry is fly-tipping - and it's no wonder the countryside is covered in rubbish!

Since 2017, only nine of the 114 cases of fly-tipping have resulted in court action
Fly-tipping is a crime that plagues the cities and countryside of Scotland
Yet likelihood of punishment for despoiling the countryside with waste is small

Quad bike thefts prompt warning to step up security in Aberdeenshire

Police are cautioning residents in rural areas in Aberdeenshire to lock up quad bikes and ATVs after several are stolen.

Farmers told to put up signage ahead of Easter influx of dog walkers

With Easter and warmer weather on the horizon, farmers and landowners will soon witness an increase in the number of dog walkers on their land.

Trust in police ‘damaged’ after rural stations closed and sold

Communities in rural parts of Scotland have little confidence in the police after scores of local stations were closed when the force was unified nine years ago, union leaders say.

Appeal after an increase in rural thefts in Aberdeenshire

Police are appealing for information following a number of thefts from rural properties in South Aberdeenshire.