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At the Edge

Peter Cairns
Wild Boar
Sea Eagles
Rewilding
Beavers
Lynx
Wolves
Tauros
Europe
Nature
Politics
Aurochs
Wildcats
Cairngorms National Park
Crofting
Public Opinion
Netherlands
Scotland
Conservation Grazing

Across the UK, sea eagles, beavers, wildcats and wild boar are all staging a comeback. Calls for the return of lynx grow louder each year. But as wildlife rebounds, it’s confronted by a society that has long forgotten how to live alongside wild nature – and isn’t sure it wants to try. Join Peter Cairns, host of At the Edge, as he explores the fault lines that divide opinion over nature’s place in ... more

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At first glance, Scotland’s ‘deer problem’ appears to be an ecological issue: too many hungry mouths putting pressure on already depleted woodlands and peatlands.

Beneath the surface, however, debates over deer numbers, deer impacts and deer economi... more

Britain’s woodlands and grasslands were once shaped by vast herds of wild cattle — the now-extinct aurochs. But in a Dutch laboratory, scientists have brought these powerful herbivores back to life — in part at least.

Tauros cattle share 95% of thei... more

Wild boar are making a quiet comeback — not just in our landscapes, but in our conversations too.

Attempts to hold boar captive in farms have repeatedly failed and today, pockets of these prolific digging machines can be found across the south of En... more

“People like you don’t understand the countryside.”

It’s a sentence that ends conversations before they even begin.

When it comes to disagreements on issues such as hunting, farming, rural tradition or rewilding, most of us don’t start with facts –... more

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Peter Cairns
Host of At the Edge

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#12
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#63
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#17
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#31
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#79
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#247
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#27
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#35
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#62
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#128
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How much wild is enough?
Q: What is described as the main social barrier to welcoming back wild species?
The extinction of experience and long-standing beliefs about control over nature, which makes it harder for people to imagine living alongside large carnivores and other returning wildlife.
How much wild is enough?
Q: Why is consultation about reintroducing species like Lynx framed as a two-way conversation rather than a vote?
Because meaningful coexistence depends on educating communities, addressing fears, and building a shared understanding of how living with these species would actually work on the ground.
Can an eagle really kill a horse?
Q: Can you talk to the crofters and see how they react?
The answer emphasizes that livestock loss is devastating to farmers and crofters, and that while eagles are protected, perceptions of predation persist unless there is robust evidence distinguishing predation from scavenging or other causes.

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A thought-provoking exploration of the social and ecological rebalance as wildlife makes a comeback across the UK. Episodes routinely dissect beavers, sea eagles, wolves, and other species reentering landscapes, paired with an examination of how rural communities, policymakers, and the media navigate coexistence, conflict, and policy. Expect candid on-the-ground perspectives from crofters, farmers, ecologists, mediators, and journalists, with a strong emphasis on practical dialogue, conflict resolution, and balancing conservation with livelihoods. Notable throughlines include the politics of rewilding, beaver and predator management, and the power of storytelling in shaping public perceptions—plus a consistent call for collaborative solutio... more

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