The End of an Era: Scotland's Seabird Hunt Comes to a Close The decision by NatureScot to cancel this year's guga hunt on the Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir marks a significant shift in the country's approach to wildlife conservation.
For 400 years, the annual hunt had been a contentious issue, pitting traditionalists against animal rights activists.
The guga hunt originated from Viking era practices and was defended by some as a cultural heritage, while others saw it as a brutal and unnecessary slaughter of innocent birds.