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Latest Police Scotland Rural Crime Alerts
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Three lambs killed and pregnant ewe euthanised after dog attack
Three lambs have been killed and a pregnant ewe had to be euthanised following a loose dog attack in Stirling.
Police Scotland
Thursday, 4 April 2024
Researchers call for changes to Scottish legislation to curb dog attacks
Researchers are calling for new changes to be made to Scottish legislation to help tackle livestock worrying, including increased fines and improved guidance for the public.
Police Scotland
Thursday, 21 March 2024
Young Scots farmer died after being crushed by quad bike
Samantha Bunting was working at Gerranton Farm, near Castle Douglas, when she was tasked with finding a cow that hadn't returned from a nearby field.
Police Scotland
Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Scotland aims to keep young people in rural areas
The Scottish government has said it is committed to working with Youth Scotland and the Young Islanders Network (YIN) to develop ideas to encourage young people to stay in or move to rural areas.
Police Scotland
Tuesday, 9 January 2024
Appeal launched after Huntly farm theft
Police Scotland are appealing for information in relation to the theft of two quad bikes and a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck from a farm in the Huntly area.
Police Scotland
Monday, 8 January 2024
Farm break-in sees high-value power tools stolen
Power tools worth a four-figure sum have been stolen after a break-in at farm in the Borders, say police.
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Fly-tipping on-the-spot fines doubled in Scotland
NFU Scotland has welcomed the introduction of tougher fixed penalties for fly-tipping offences in the countryside
Police Scotland
Monday, 18 December 2023
£20,000 worth of equipment stolen during break-in
Over £20,000 worth of equipment has been stolen from SRUC Oatridge after three thieves attacked the property.
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Gamekeeper who filmed animal fights for TikTok spared jail
Ryan Martin, of Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire, was snared after the Scottish SPCA and Police Scotland were alerted to his crimes.
Police Scotland
Monday, 11 December 2023
West Lothian police appeal for information after quad bike stolen from farm
The culprits made off with a haul that included a quad bike and chainsaw
Police Scotland
Friday, 24 November 2023
Ayrshire police receive agricultural theft training
Police officers from Ayrshire's Road Policing and Preventions and Interventions team joined up with other forces for a training event held by the National Construction & Agricultural Theft Team.
Police Scotland
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Grants of up to £30k for Scottish farmers hit by severe flooding
Scottish farmers who were impacted by severe flooding this autumn will be able to apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help repair man-made flood banks.
Police Scotland
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Fiona Update: 'Britain's loneliest sheep' is settling into new home after cliff rescue
"She is doing absolutely phenomenal .. eating and drinking really well" after being stranded for more than two years on her own at the foot of cliffs close to the Cromarty Firth
Police Scotland
Monday, 6 November 2023
Britain's loneliest sheep saved from shoreline
A ewe that was dubbed Britain's loneliest sheep has been rescued from a remote shore in the Scottish Highlands.
Police Scotland
Thursday, 2 November 2023
Theft prevention and safety event helps launch Police Scotland's initiative to tackle rise in rural crime around Greater Glasgow
Event helped launch Police Scotland's multi-agency Greater Glasgow Partnership Against Rural Crime (GG PARC) to address rise in theft of high-value farm machinery and equipment