Avian influenza (bird flu): previous outbreaks
A record of confirmed cases of bird flu in Scotland. The season is recorded from October to September each year.
Season 2022 to 2023
Incidents of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 were confirmed at premises in the following areas:
In Sheshader, Isle of Lewis on 27 September 2023, with restrictions lifted 30 October 2023.
In Lower Barvas (second premises), Isle of Lewis on 15 September 2023 with restrictions lifted on 23 October 2023.
In Ness, Isle of Lewis on 25 August 2023 with restrictions lifted on 23 October 2023.
In Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis on 22 August 2023 with restrictions lifted on 23 October 2023.
Near Tingwall, Shetland Islands on 15 September 2023 with restrictions lifted on 19 October 2023.
Near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire on 10 September 2023 with restrictions lifted on 19 October 2023.
In Lochcarron, Highland on 9 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 05 October 2023.
Near Forfar (second premises), Angus, on 18 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 25 September 2023.
Near Kirkcudbright (second premises), Dumfries and Galloway, on 17 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 20 September 2023.
Near Kirkcudbright (first premises), Dumfries and Galloway, on 14 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 20 September 2023.
Near Fraserburgh (third premises), Aberdeenshire, on 14 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 18 September 2023.
Near Fraserburgh (second premises), Aberdeenshire, on 14 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 18 September 2023.
Near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis on 8 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 15 September 2023.
Near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, on 8 August 2023, with restrictions lifted 12 September 2023.
In Peterhead, Aberdeenshire on 15 July 2023. Special category - no disease control zones applied.
Near Forres, Moray on 23 June 2023. Special categoy - no disease control zones applied.
Near Dumfries on 20 March 2023, with restrictions lifted 24 April 2023.
In Clackmannan on 24 January 2023, with restrictions lifted 17 April 2023.
Near Grantown on Spey, Highland on 24 January 2023, with restrictions lifted 5 April 2023.
Near Tain, Highland on 21 January 2023, with restrictions lifted 3 April 2023.
Near Stirling on 15 February 2023, with restrictions lifted 3 April 2023.
Near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire on 12 January 2023, with restrictions lifted 2 April 2023.
Near Crossgates, Fife on 2 February 2023, with restrictions lifted 22 March 2023.
Near Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway on 28 January 2023, with restrictions lifted 15 March 2023.
Near Ladybank, Fife on 22 December 2022, with restrictions lifted 8 March 2023.
Near Forfar, Angus on 29 December 2022, with restrictions lifted 2 March 2023.
Near Crieff, Perth and Kinross on 17 December 2022, with restrictions lifted 2 March 2023.
In Forres, Moray on 14 December 2022, with restrictions lifted 22 February 2023.
Near Banff, Aberdeenshire
Premises 1 (Banff) on 18 November 2022, with restrictions lifted 1 March 2023.
Premises 2 (Banff) on 7 December 2022, with restrictions lifted 1 March 2023.
Premises 3 (Banff) on 9 July 2023, with restrictions lifted 14 August 2023.
Near Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Premises 1 (Turriff) on 5 November 2022, with restrictions lifted 1 March 2023.
Premises 2 (Turriff) on 20 November 2022, with restrictions lifted 1 March 2023.
Premises 3 (Turriff) on 27 November 2022, with restrictions lifted 1 March 2023.
Near Cumnock, East Ayrshire on 4 November 2022, with restrictions lifted 21 December.
Near Kirkwall, Orkney Islands on 30 October 2022, with restrictions lifted 5 December.
Near Huntly, Aberdeenshire on 29 October 2022, with restrictions lifted 6 February 2023.
Near Tankerness, Orkney Islands on 14 October 2022, with restrictions lifted 19 November.
On Great Bernera, Uig, Isle of Lewis on 12 October 2022, with restrictions lifted 12 November.
Contact
Email: Animal.Health@gov.scot
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