Respect our wildlife

We have put together some simple tips and links that will help you on your journey as a responsible visitor and we would like to thank you for taking the time to read about ‘Your Commitment’ to respect our wildlife:

• Learn about Wild Scotland’s Top Tips to watch wildlife responsibly>
  
  
• Think about using an experienced guide for your wildlife watching experience. All Wild Scotland operators commit to Best Practice which relate to four key Principles: Sustainability, Responsibility, Care and Excellence.
  
  
• Read this guide from NatureScot on how to watch wildlife and stay within the law >
  
  
• Watching marine wildlife from the shore or at sea? Follow the Marine Wildlife Watching Code to avoid disturbance or harm to the animals.
  
  
• View the WISE Scheme, the UK’S National Training Scheme to minimise disturbance to marine wildlife where courses for the public are also possible.

REPORTING A WILDLIFE CRIME

If you witness a suspected wildlife crime in action or a suspect is nearby, call 999 immediately and ask for the police. For all other enquiries, the non-emergency 101 number should be used to contact your local police. If you feel that you would rather remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

As the police are the lead enforcement agency for wildlife crime, you should also follow up by ensuring that the appropriate regional Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer has been informed that a wildlife crime has been reported.