BASC Scotland

29/08/2026

📢 Sound moderators for airguns

BASC Scotland has been engaging directly with the Scottish Government over changes to legislation around sound moderators for airguns.

Following a letter from BASC Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed that officials are considering the implications of the changes to the Fi****ms Act 1968 for Scotland’s air weapons licensing framework.

Scottish Government officials have acknowledged the inconsistency and are looking into how the system could potentially be brought back in line with fi****ms legislation and remove additional burdens for air weapon users.

This is an important development, and BASC Scotland will continue to engage with officials to ensure the concerns of air weapon users are properly understood and that any changes are proportionate and workable.

We will keep members updated as this work progresses.

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28/08/2026

🎯Members’ Day at Seals Cove

What a fantastic day at Seals Cove for the BASC Scotland North East Members’ Shoot!

It was great to see so many members coming together for a day of friendly competition, plenty of good shooting and, of course, a bit of healthy rivalry!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day such a success to E.J. Churchill - Seal's Covefor hosting us and to TwinPeakes Fly Fishing for such a generous prize.

Congratulations to all our winners and well done to everyone who took part. We hope to see you all at another BASC Scotland event soon!

28/08/2026

📸A summer of political engagement

It’s been a busy summer for BASC Scotland, and our shows have provided a fantastic opportunity to meet and speak with lots of Members of the Scottish Parliament and a few Westminster MPs.

From the Royal Highland Show and Scottish Game Fair to Moy Country Fair, we’ve welcomed MSPs to our stands, introduced them to our members and given them the opportunity to try some fantastic Scottish wild game while discussing the issues that matter to shooting, conservation and rural Scotland.

These conversations are an important part of our work, making sure decision-makers understand the contribution shooting and conservation make to our countryside, communities and economy.

We were also pleased to welcome Chief Inspector Bruce Crawford from Police Scotland’s National Fi****ms and Explosives Licensing team to our stands. Bruce and his team have played an important role in establishing the Scottish Fi****ms Mental Health Awareness and Support Partnership.

Thank you to all the MSPs who took the time to visit us this summer. We look forward to continuing those conversations throughout the year.

BASC Scotland – representing shooting, conservation and rural communities.

25/08/2026

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24/08/2026

🔥 BASC backs call for wildfire preparedness to be a national priority

BASC Scotland supports the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Officer's call for wildfire prevention and preparedness to become a national priority.

BASC members, including Scotland's gamekeepers, farmers, land managers and rural communities are on the frontline of wildfire risk. They play a vital role in prevention, through fuel load management, helping to protect lives, homes, wildlife, habitats and businesses across the country.

We welcome Chief Officer Stuart Stevens' call for a greater focus on prevention, preparedness and partnership working, and we look forward to engaging constructively with all stakeholders on this important issue.

Protecting Scotland's countryside must remain a national priority.

Read the letter here:
https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/wildfire-prevention-and-preparedness-must-become-a-national-priority-warns-chief-officer/

SFRS is calling for collective action to strengthen Scotland’s wildfire prevention and preparedness.

21/08/2026

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13/08/2026

🎯 Join us this Sunday for the BASC Scotland North East Members' Shoot!

We're delighted to invite BASC members to our North East Members' Shoot at E.J. Churchill - Seal's Cove, Portlethen on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

Whether you're competing for High Gun or simply looking to enjoy a fantastic day of clay shooting with fellow members, this event promises friendly competition, great hospitality and excellent prizes.

📍 Venue: EJ Churchill Seals Cove, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4SJ
🕥 Entries: Open from 10:30am (last entries at 3:00pm) – no pre-booked time slots required.

Entry fees:
• BASC members: £75 (includes cartridges)
• Non-members: £85 (includes cartridges)

The day includes:
🏆 40-bird Sporting Layout with a paired flush
🍽️ Lunch included - please advise of any dietary requirements
🎁 Fantastic prizes, with more announcements coming soon!

Competition categories:
🥇 Men's High Gun
🥇 Women's High Gun
🥇 Paired Flush

To help us plan the day, please register your interest by completing our Typeform with your name and email address. https://survey.typeform.com/to/zVKhQVln

We look forward to welcoming you to Seals Cove for a brilliant day of shooting, friendly competition and great company.

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

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12/08/2026

📢The importance of grouse shooting recognised in the Scottish Parliament

Thank you to James Adams MSP for highlighting the start of the grouse season and its economic, environmental and social benefits for rural and wider Scotland.

It is great to see MSPs recognising the good work of shooting and conservation and the hard work of BASC members in Holyrood.