‘Glorious Twelfth’: Grouse shooting season gets under way

It's not without controversy, as stricter rules are being introduced to control the burning of heather.

The grouse-shooting season began on Tuesday, and there’s optimism for the months ahead.

It’s hoped glory can be restored to the ‘Glorious Twelfth’, after last year’s weather severely impacted chick numbers.

However, it’s not without controversy, as stricter rules are being introduced to control the burning of heather.

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