Animal welfare groups are welcoming NatureScot recommendations to reject a licence application for a “guga” hunt on the remote island of Sula Sgeir. The charities say the hunting practice should not be permitted and call for a permanent ban on the hunt. NatureScot, Scotland’s environmental agency, has issued recommendations opposing granting the licence, and the groups argue this should be followed. The campaign focuses on the potential impact of the hunt on wildlife associated with the island. While the articles highlight the charities’ position and their call for a long-term prohibition, they do not provide details on the applicant’s justification or on the decision-making next steps beyond the NatureScot recommendation. The overall reporting indicates that the issue is currently tied to the consideration of whether a licence will be granted, with the charities pressing for rejection and a lasting ban.