Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023

A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.

On Friday night, Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8 mile) surveillance zone had also been declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported.