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Under consideration PE2189: Remove legal protected status for gulls to help reduce their numbers in residential areas

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to no longer grant protected status to gulls, in order to facilitate the reduction of seagull numbers in populated areas and ensure the safety of residents from attacks.

Background information

In recent years the population of seagulls in our area has grown substantially in number. Gulls are now causing damage to property, cars, and especially attacks on residents.

If this was a dog or a physical attack by a person, action would soon be taken by the police and authorities. Seagulls should not have protected species status.

  • Created by Ian Boyles
  • Considered from 2 October 2025
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