The National Park authority, NFU Scotland and the NPA have condemned the ‘illegal and deliberate’ release of feral pigs or wild boar into the Cairngorms.
Any sightings should be reported to Highland Police.
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The illegal release of non-native animals in Scotland carries a maximum penalty of a £40,000 fine and/or 12 months ...
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