While predators and mountain hares – some of which are thought to be infected with dangerous ticks – are trapped and killed. Hundreds of thousands of grouse are estimated to be killed each year in Scotland. /Phil Bird/VCG The government's announcement comes a year af...
"The Scottish Highlands" is the term for a mountainous and sparsely populated area in northern Scotland. The area has a rich history. It also contains Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles at 4,409 feet (1,344 metres) above sea level. Kendra is a Scottish wildcat (or mor...