Damper on Scotlands Glorious Twelfth
11 August 1998
Damper on Scotland’s Glorious Twelfth
THE weather is making a poor start to the grouse-shooting season – which begins tomorrow – inevitable. Wet conditions have already wiped out thousands of young birds.
The strength of the Pound is also playing a part in dampening spirits. The Scottish Landowners Federation said the combination of the two factors would guarantee a poor season.
“The only estates that might manage a reasonable season are on high ground in the Highlands, where the situation is slightly better.”
In 1989 the season generated almost £10 million and supported about 2300 jobs. By 1994 the income had dropped to £8m and the number of jobs had almost halved.
This years season is expected to bring in £3m and provide fewer than a 1000 jobs.
- The Times 11/08/98 page 8
- Financial Times 11/08/98 page 9
- The Daily Telegraph 11/08/98 page 9
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