Ruth Maguire MSP contributing to Alisdair Allan’s Members Business Debate on Great Bernera Community Land Buyout, noted her support for the motion which recognises the work of the Great Bernera Community Development Trust towards a crofting community buyout and the development of its island. Presently citizens of Great Bernera are facing a challenging situation with the loss of the school and care home,... Continue Reading →
Case for Grouse Moor Reform Outlined to MSPs
Ruth Maguire MSP today hosted a preview of a campaign which will put forward the case for the reform of Scotland’s grouse moors. In an online session, MSPs were shown a trailer which parodies the TV series Dragon’s Den to highlight weaknesses in the arguments in favour of managed grouse moors in Scotland. Government’s Den,... Continue Reading →
Protected Status for Mountain Hares Granted
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament to give protected status to mountain hares. The change in legislation was confirmed as The Scottish Parliament passed the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill. The new Bill will now require control of mountain hare numbers to be done under license... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 