The seeds for Highland Tiger were sown in April 2008 when over 100 delegates, including ecologists, gamekeepers, foresters, cat welfare workers, zookeepers and tourism operators gathered for a one-day conference on the subject of wildcat conservation.
Take a look at the video clip to see what was said and by whom…

Download the Conference Report
Download a pdf summary of the conference report HERE.
Anyone who sees a wildcat must count themselves lucky but the thought that it might become impossible to do so, and that we might not even notice as it happens, fills me with dread.

John Aitchison - Wildlife cameraman
This is an elusive and beautiful creature - we mustn't lose it - we must work for its successful restoration. We must be bold with pro-active management which is needed now not later.

Roy Dennis - Wildlife Consultant