Animal Welfare Groups Call for Phasing Out Guga Hunt in Scotland
Animal welfare organizations, including OneKind and the League Against Cruel Sports, are advocating for the gradual cessation of the guga hunt, a traditional practice on a remote Scottish island where infant gannets are killed annually. The hunt, which has been conducted for over 400 years, is seen by local Hebridean islanders as a cultural tradition and a means of sustainable food gathering. Despite its historical roots, the practice has come under scrutiny for its perceived inhumanity. Activists have employed various tactics to raise awareness, including a campaign by Protect the Wild, which involved a 60-hour occupation of a conservation agency's roof and a graphic animated film narrated by actor Brian Cox. The hunt is legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 due to its cultural significance. 
