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Drone rules in the Scottish Highlands?

Started by DavidBirds · 22 February 2026 at 11:00 · 189 views

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DavidBirds

22 February 2026 at 11:00

Want to bring my drone on the NC500 for some aerial shots. What are the rules in Scotland? Are there restricted areas I should know about?
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jen_adventures

23 February 2026 at 08:00

You need a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Don't fly near wildlife colonies (especially Handa Island), keep away from people, and check NOTAM restrictions. Some NNRs like Beinn Eighe ban drones entirely.
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Klaus_Hamburg

25 February 2026 at 09:00

Please, please don't fly drones near nesting birds. I've seen people buzzing puffin colonies and it's awful. The birds abandon their nests. Stick to landscape shots away from wildlife.

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