BASC Scotland

BASC Scotland News and events from the BASC team in Scotland. BASC Scotland is a long established country office of BASC.

Fully staffed in a recently extended building, we are well placed to deal with the many important issues affecting sportsmen and women living in and visiting Scotland, thus ensuring their continued enjoyment of a wide variety of sporting opportunities. Scotland’s distinctive legislation was already in place before the re-formation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999. Since then, there have been oth

er changes in both legislation and regulation that differ from the rest of the UK – good examples being the use of lead shot, access, pest control and snaring. BASC Scotland provides advice, training and political representation on all aspects of our sport, including firearms, wildfowling, stalking, game shooting and pest control. BASC Scotland is served by its own Scottish Committee, Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management Committee and Wildfowling Joint Council.

📢Important update for BASC members in ScotlandThe Scottish Government has confirmed the first steps towards implementing...
13/06/2026

📢Important update for BASC members in Scotland

The Scottish Government has confirmed the first steps towards implementing the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026, following the legislation receiving Royal Assent earlier this year.

Passed by the Scottish Parliament on 12 March 2026, the Act introduces a range of measures affecting wildlife management and muirburn in Scotland. BASC worked throughout the Bill's development to secure important amendments to make it more workable. While we do not believe licensing is necessary, we will continue to monitor the introduction of the new system.

The Scottish Government's Nature Division Legislation team has thanked stakeholders, including BASC, for their engagement and support during the bill's development and passage through parliament.

BASC will continue to work closely with the Scottish Government as the process moves forward, ensuring members' interests are represented and that any changes affecting shooting, wildlife management and land management are clearly communicated.

We will keep members updated as further information becomes available, including any practical implications and, where relevant, guidance on new licensing requirements.

Read the full article for more information on the first steps towards implementing the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 and what members can expect as further details emerge.

To read more about this, please visit our website - https://basc.org.uk/natural-environment-scotland-act-2026-implementation-begins/

✏️Mental health is everyone’s business – join the pledge We’re proud to be joining many rural organisations to help crea...
12/06/2026

✏️Mental health is everyone’s business – join the pledge

We’re proud to be joining many rural organisations to help create communities where everyone can talk openly about mental health and where people are supported to seek help early.

Through this UK-first collaboration, the new, pioneering Scottish Fi****ms Mental Health Awareness and Support Partnership brings organisations together with a shared aim: to raise awareness, encourage early support and help prevent su***de. Because real change happens when we stand together.

If you’re visiting the Royal Highland Show from 18–21 June, you can sign the pledge at the RSABI stand (opposite the Members Pavilion) to show your support. It’s also a chance to meet and chat with some of the many partners involved. This will be the first of many rural shows where the pledge will be available, helping to grow this collective effort across Scotland’s rural communities.

Read more about the partnership here 👇
https://basc.org.uk/rural-mental-health-focus-for-pioneering-police-partnership/ or follow the link in our bio to our news pages.

📢BASC meets with Reform UK Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural AffairsBASC Scotland was pleased to visit the Scottish Par...
12/06/2026

📢BASC meets with Reform UK Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs

BASC Scotland was pleased to visit the Scottish Parliament last week to meet with new MSP Jamie Langan, the Rural Spokesperson for Reform UK, to discuss key issues affecting Scotland's shooting and rural communities.

The meeting provided an important opportunity to highlight the contribution that shooting makes to conservation, biodiversity, the rural economy, and local livelihoods, while also discussing the challenges facing those who live and work in the countryside.

Constructive engagement with elected representatives is essential to ensuring the voices of responsible shooters, gamekeepers, land managers and rural businesses are heard at the heart of Scottish policymaking.

Thank you to Jamie Langan MSP for taking the time to meet with us and discuss these important matters.

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💥Young Shots Activity Day - Sunday 26th July 2026BASC Scotland is excited to announce another Young Shots Activity Day. ...
10/06/2026

💥Young Shots Activity Day - Sunday 26th July 2026

BASC Scotland is excited to announce another Young Shots Activity Day. All abilities and experience levels are welcome, with BASC Shotgun Coaches on hand to provide guidance. Starting at 9.30am, the day includes a 40 bird sporting layout, session on air rifles and Raptor World will be provide a falconry demonstration and bird of prey handling session.

£30 per person, includes cartridges and gun hire. Anyone wishing to attend must be a BASC member.

Scottish Clay Shooting Centre, Craigie Farm, Leuchars, KY16 0DR

To reserve your place please see the link in bio or complete the online application form https://survey.typeform.com/to/uklPig0F

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

📢 Championing and protecting Scottish gamekeeping under UNESCOBASC Scotland has made submissions for the inclusion of Sc...
09/06/2026

📢 Championing and protecting Scottish gamekeeping under UNESCO

BASC Scotland has made submissions for the inclusion of Scottish gamekeeping in the Scottish living heritage inventory.

The submissions are part of BASC’s ongoing efforts to recognise and celebrate the positive role that shooting plays in sustaining Scotland’s identity and heritage.

Shooting is at the heart of Scotland’s culture, identity and heritage. Those involved play a key role in shaping Scottish landscapes and caring for the nature found in them. These are living traditions, a way of life that respects the past without living in it, changing and evolving as Scotland changes and evolves.

A failure to recognise, celebrate and safeguard these traditions would be a denial of Scotland’s past, present and future.

Read more about BASC's bid to protect gamekeeping with UNESCO recognition, more info to follow this week on wildfowling too:
https://basc.org.uk/shooting-at-the-heart-of-scotlands-living-heritage/

02/06/2026

👏 Thanks to Jamie Langan MSP for championing the importance of country sports in the Scottish Parliament.

Jamie Langan MSP was elected recently in May and today, during a 'Summer of Sport' debate, he spoke of the importance of field and country sports for rural communities and the economy.

BASC looks forward to working with him and all MSPs in this new parliamentary session.

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02/06/2026

Today is World Peatlands Day

Peatlands cover just 12% of the UK but store more carbon than all our forests combined. They’re also vital for waders, wildfowl and the wider upland ecosystem.

Well‑managed moorlands support healthy peat, reduce wildfire risk and create habitat for species such as curlew, golden plover and red grouse.

🚸Pupils from all across the Scottish Borders made their way to Kelso last week for the annual Borders Schools Countrysid...
28/05/2026

🚸Pupils from all across the Scottish Borders made their way to Kelso last week for the annual Borders Schools Countryside Day. It's a terrific day with exhibits and stands from every conceivable countryside organisation from bee keepers to red squirrel projects, from soil awareness to hands-on bread making.

🦌As well as antler identification and understanding the reasons for traps, children were taught about the nutritious, low carbon and sustainable nature of wild venison and were able to try for themselves some venison salami and chorizo amongst other wild harvests.

The best question of the day was: "Why is deer meat called venison?" Do you know the answer?

We were delighted that local MSP Rachael Hamilton for Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire visited our stand in between the school groups.

26/05/2026

A new licence for muirburn is being introduced in Scotland after the Scottish Parliament passed a law to regulate the practice in 2024.

The aim of the licence is to help ensure that muirburn is carried out safely and appropriately.

We expect that licences will be required from 15 September 2026 and we’ve published guidance on our website to help guide people through the process.

Follow the link in the comments to find out more about how to prepare 👇

Lantra Scotland Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ScotGov Rural NFU Scotland Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Gamekeepers Association SGA Scottish Crofting Federation Scotland's Farm Advisory Service - FAS BASC Scotland

📆The BASC Scotland team look forward to welcoming you to our stand at the Fife Show tomorrow. Do come and say hellol! 👋...
22/05/2026

📆The BASC Scotland team look forward to welcoming you to our stand at the Fife Show tomorrow. Do come and say hellol! 👋

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