# The seagull debate: to cull or conserve?

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Podcast: [Scotcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scotcast-7160589)
Published: 2026-07-03T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nwhkpj
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Scotland’s first gull ranger has been hired in Eyemouth to improve relations between humans and the birds. Laura Miller is joined by Scotcast’s Rebecca Tierney to hear about her trip to the seaside town, and gull expert Dr Viola Ross-Smith tells Laura why she thinks seagulls are part of the culture wars. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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