Hikers on a popular long-distance trail in the Scottish Highlands are warned to be alert to a fast-growing population of wild boar. Up to 8,000 of the large feral pigs are now living along the 78 ...

Wild boar were once native to Scotland but were hunted to extinction by the 13th century. ... Wild boar of course will kill dogs if threatened, and possibly humans too.

“These wild boar are the real Loch Ness monsters, some are the size of a small car.” Residents claim there is an army of around 5,000 feral hogs following interbreeding with domestic pigs.

Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep. By Stephen Castle Reporting from around Loch Ness, in Scotland “Heaven ...

A sounder of wild boar were spotted near a small village in the west of the Cairngorms National Park.

Rogue rewilding fears as herd of wild boar is found roaming free in remote Highland glen. Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport ...

The wild boar have been seen in the same area where four lynx were spotted - and recaptured - after being dumped last month. Monday 10 February 2025 22:13, UK Image: Authorities are trying to ...

Police Scotland: "We are urgently trying to trace the owner of a wild boar cross domestic pig that has been captured after being on the run loose in Caithness recently.

Hikers on a popular long-distance trail in the Scottish Highlands are warned to be alert to a fast-growing population of wild boar. Up to 8,000 of the large feral pigs are now living along the 78 ...