Gamekeeper accused of shooting, bludgeoning and stamping on a buzzard in Dumfries

A 24-year old gamekeeper from Dumfries is facing trial after accusations that he shot a buzzard, hit it with a rock and then stamped on it. The alleged offences are thought to have taken place in Sunnybrae, Dumfries in April. William Dick of Whitehill Cottages, Kirkmahoe, Dumfries has denied the charges. Full story here.