Apply for a licence for land on which red grouse may be killed or taken

Use this service to apply for a licence for land used for the taking or killing of red grouse.

Who can apply

The licence holder must be the landowner or occupier.

An occupier is someone who has the rights to kill or take red grouse on the land. For example, a sporting tenant.

You can apply on behalf of the licence holder with their permission.

Before you start

You will need to provide:

  • a grid reference within the landholding
  • a map which shows the area over which you may kill or take red grouse (we expect this to be the grouse moor boundary)

You must confirm that you will comply with the code of practice for grouse moor management.

Find further information and examples of maps in our licence guidance.

Contact us

Contact our Licensing team if you need help completing this form.

Email

licensing@nature.scot

Telephone

01463 725 364

Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (except public holidays)

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