Buddhist monks fight plans for shooting ranges near world renowned Scots sanctuary
Spiritual leaders at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, Dumfries and Galloway, say gun range bids are threatening the peace at their precious haven .
Tibetan nuns at Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir
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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.”