Licence application form - muirburn

Apply for a muirburn licence (Scotland)

It is quicker and easier to apply online. We recommend applicants wait until online applications open before submitting their form.

Contact our Licensing team if you need help with this form.

Email

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Postal address

Licensing Department
NatureScot
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness IV3 8NW

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Licence application form - Muirburn

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