Concerns over Ythan Estuary seals conservation plan

Concerns have been raised about new plans to protect seals on the Ythan Estuary in Newburgh.

The Aberdeenshire beach is home to a colony of over 1,000 seals.

Marine Scotland is hoping to designate part of it as a haul-out site which would make it a criminal offence to intentionally disturb the seals.

Some walkers, horse-riders and anglers aren't happy fearing that the change could impede access to the beach.

BBC Scotland's Rachel Massie reports.

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