Police Scotland is appealing for information after a golden eagle, translocated by our project earlier this year, survived being shot - with 17 shotgun pellets detected in her body and wings during recuperation.We are relieved that the four-year-old female golden eagle, named Squeagle is once again flying high in southern skies, thanks to the combined efforts of the rescuing gamekeepers, the Scottish SPCA and RUN staff. However, we utterly condemn this act of persecution and urge anyone with information to call 101 immediately, quoting incident number 136 of 5 June 2026.

Everyone at Restoring Upland Nature (the new home of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project) is incredibly relieved to confirm that Hamlet the golden eagle is flying high again thanks to the efforts of rescuing gamekeepers, our eagle officer John Wright, the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project’s advisory panel and the incredible care of the Scottish SPCA National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Alloa. Police Scotland, with the support of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit, are conducting a thorough enquiry in the local area to identify the culprit. We would urge information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1221 of 3 February 2026.

Sir David Attenborough marks ‘wonderful’ new UK conservation milestone as first eaglet fledges from the nest of a translocated golden eagle.

Tom will be speaking alongside Professor Ian Newton on Friday 12 September at 7pm.