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Two neighbouring farms Clerkhill and Over Cassock have lodged an application with Dumfries and Galloway Council.
The closest Clerkhill is less than two miles from Samye Ling.
Both farms are seeking support from Dumfries and Galloway Council to allow shooting ranges.
Buddhist monks fight plans for shooting ranges near sanctuary (Image: Getty Images)
Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche told Daily Record: “I will do anything to request and persuade these people not to bring firing ranges and shoot animals close to Samye Ling.”
“Samye Ling is a safe sanctuary for wildlife, so the firing ranges and bird shoots affect many small animals and little birds.”