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Crowds flock to market squares and village meets across Scotland on New Years day to demonstrate support for their local foxhound packMonday, 1 January 2018
A survey of registered foxhound packs has found that 70% have more women participants and 54% have more young people than they did ten years ago. Over 94% had members in every age category.

Countryside Alliance’s Director for Scotland Jamie Stewart said: “There are very few activities which demonstratively bring the generations and genders together and many packs meeting today will have active participants of every age with many children riding out with their parents and grandparents for the first time.”

“In addition to the most welcome age demographics, the use of social media has brought the reality of the activity to the attention of a greater number of people than ever before and offers us the opportunity to broadcast the truth about our activities as many who would see it end try to influence the public and decision makers with misleading and disingenuous information.

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A survey of registered foxhound packs has found that 70% have more women participants and 54% have more young people than they did ten years ago. Over 94% had members in every age category.

Countryside Alliance’s Director for Scotland Jamie Stewart said: “There are very few activities which demonstratively bring the generations and genders together and many packs meeting today will have active participants of every age with many children riding out with their parents and grandparents for the first time.”

“In addition to the most welcome age demographics, the use of social media has brought the reality of the activity to the attention of a greater number of people than ever before and offers us the opportunity to broadcast the truth about our activities as many who would see it end try to influence the public and decision makers with misleading and disingenuous information.

We hope you enjoy the short film and welcome your feedback
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Online questionnaire about firearms licensing in ScotlandFriday, 20 October 2017
Members of the National Trust have been invited to elect up to six candidates for the Council ahead of the AGM on 21st October.Thursday, 19 October 2017
Sufficient evidence to support the practice of tail shortening in certain dog breeds in conjunction with shooting, principally Spaniels and HPR’s.Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Clay Shoot that almost matches the excitement of a big day at WhitfieldThursday, 13 April 2017
For the game shot this is the perfect close season challenge
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Scottish Countryside Alliance responds to Cabinet Secretary’s announcementThursday, 2 February 2017
Well-wishers and supporters attending the many New Year’s Day (second of Jan) meets across ScotlandThursday, 5 January 2017
Those in possession of an airgun without a certificate after 31 December could face a custodial sentence and fine, or both.Tuesday, 20 December 2016
SCA response to inquiry into Protection of Wild Mammals Scotland Act 2002Monday, 21 November 2016
Report reject calls for further restrictions on hunting with dogs in Scotland
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Countryside Alliance Scottish Director responds to misleading article about snaring in ScotlandFriday, 18 November 2016
The SCA responds to the highly misleading article published by the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) in the Holyrood magazine
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