Scottish Land and Estates says grouse shooting makes a major contribution to the rural economy. The estates body argues that the grouse shooting season helps support jobs and keeps rural businesses operating, particularly in areas where sporting estates play a key role.
In its statement, the organization also links the activity to the maintenance of rural skills. It says the season supports training and experience related to land management and estate operations. Across the coverage, the focus remains on the claimed economic and skills benefits attributed to grouse shooting, rather than on any separate policy or regulatory issues.
