What its position is on introducing a licensing system for grouse shooting estates, to help protect birds of prey.

Following the publication of a Scottish Government-commissioned report in May 2017 into the disappearances of satellite-tagged golden eagles, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform announced a package of further measures to tackle wildlife crime.
These included setting up an independently-led group to examine how to ensure that grouse shooting businesses are sustainable and comply with the law. The group has been asked to examine options for regulation, including the possibility of licensing grouse shooting businesses.
The independent group has now been established and has held three meetings, on 16 January, 12 April and 9 May 2018. The group is due to report to the Cabinet Secretary by Spring 2019 and the Scottish Government will then consider any recommendations made by the Group.