Chairmans Blog


January 25th

Why oh why is Scotland the only country in the UK to still have the ban on tail docking of working dogs?

December 20th

Just back in from ferreting a plantation of young larch and scots pine trees. I am soaked to the skin and frozen. My daughter is visiting us with her boyfriend and I thought it would be a good chance for him to see some different animal tracks in the snow.

December 9th

I am not a happy chappy. I was cutting old rabbit fences away this morning and my ear is bleeding profusely. I detest that high tensile wire; when you cut it with the wire cutters it goes off like a coiled spring. It felt like I had been shot in the ear.

News

In this section you will find our current news, press releases and comment from our Chairman in a regular blog. You'll also find a calendar setting out events including game fairs and shows at which the SGA will be represented, along with other dates of interest relating to Scottish rural matters. There is a separate calendar in the members section which includes SGA meeting dates.  Press releases and news can also be accessed on the right hand side of the home page. Previous documents are stored by year and month in the archive.