Gannet Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Driving along South Gyle Broadway this morning and was very surprised to see a deer run across the road, anyone who might live or work in the area might confirm if this is common sight? Looked like a fairly young doe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Did it have eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I live 5 minutes from Stirling City Centre, and we've got deer in the grassland/woodland bit at the back of the house... About shit myself the other morning at 0300 when I went out the back - thought there was a monster crashing around in the undergrowth only to see 2 deer come sauntering through - literally 10 feet from where I was standing. [edit] - should add, I chased them away sharpish as I knew ArcticJambo was in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Driving along South Gyle Broadway this morning and was very surprised to see a deer run across the road, anyone who might live or work in the area might confirm if this is common sight? Looked like a fairly young doe. I have worked in Edinburgh Park for nearly five years. Seen rabbits, foxes, all kind of birds but never a deer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 There's about 3 or 4 running about on kingsknowe golf course surprised at the size of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Once noticed three by the side of the M8 in the centre of Glasgow. One down near Ashley Terrace. Not that common to see them in an urban environment. They usually like the quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 They make some racket when they start to bark at something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 My old man was on a bus recently that got stopped for ages at Learmonth Terrace. Turned out there was a deer charging about so the police shot it - **** knows where it came from. Sounds like they're taking over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don Dan Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 There is a voice for reintroducing wolves. Now that make an interesting late night walk home from the boozer!! There are deer grazing in the fields along the bypass particularly around Hillend and Fairmilehead whether they have move towards the Gyle who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboj Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Plenty of them around Merchants golf course (Morningside/Craiglockhart). Still haven't managed to clock one with a golf ball... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I saw a deer in a garden in Saughton Mains one night, must have been about 15 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Whole family of them between Wallyford and the Pans just across from Drummore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Was on the train to Glasgow one morning a couple of years ago. About 5 minutes out of Q St. (can't remember the scheme) there was a young dear standing off to the left in a siding. Doubted it lasted long before being dragged off to some hi-rise for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Whole family of them between Wallyford and the Pans just across from Drummore. Yes I see them during the day although the grass is long there the now so hard to spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Saw a deer in the grass next to Clermiston road yesterday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 There are deer in the Glasgow necropolis, which is pretty central and near the motorway. I'm sure I've seen deer on the opposite side of the bye-pass to The Gyle, so wouldn't be surprised they crossed the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavrentiy Beria Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Plenty of them around Merchants golf course (Morningside/Craiglockhart). Still haven't managed to clock one with a golf ball... As I live 2 minutes from there , I have encountered a few in the last 10 days . Beautiful animals . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogaz1968 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Beautiful animals yes but far to many of them , they destroy everything in their path,we shouldn't feck with nature but because we already have,a cull is needed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbusbomb Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Deer spotted regularly on Clermiston Hill and Murrayfield GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton Peck Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I think there is a job opening for Garry O'Connor with the council. He could drive about and knock them over. He's apparently decent at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts151 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I've seen deer at craigmiller castle park about 4 times in the last two years. Was pretty surprised at first as its right next to dalkeith road and the hospital. Pretty decent sized group of them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C00l K1d Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What do you call a deer with no eyes? No idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan1874 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs? Still no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 There was a program on recently about deer in London, a herd of like 20 odd in a built up area. Come out at like 4:00am and feed on folks lawns as it's the preferred length for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Years ago saw a couple of deer beside Greenbank Drive near Comiston Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stone rose Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Deer. Everywhere. Just about every city in Britain have urban deer. Becoming like vermin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I live 5 minutes from Stirling City Centre, and we've got deer in the grassland/woodland bit at the back of the house... Blairdrummond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco Fascione Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Saw a half eaten dead Bambi lying on Braid Road the other day. Had to phone the council to come clear it up. Council customer services girl was heartbroken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chae Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 There's been a few deer cutting about our street at about 5 in the morning recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Price Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Nae deer in Dundee. Plenty of foxes, mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Fawn all over the place especially after a stag night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Fawn all over the place especially after a stag night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 my laddie seen one a few weeks ago down at the Inch, on the main road just before Cameron Toll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 See them all the time in the woodland at the back of mine, stay near alloa. Lovely golden coat on the one I almost walked into the other morning. Heard rustling in the tall ferns and thought it was birds,then a loud snap of a branch as the big bugger launched by me and the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Vespa Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 See deer all the time outside my house, mainly in the winter. Not seen them for a while but then again I live in Armadale it's possible they've been eaten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Beautiful animals yes but far to many of them , they destroy everything in their path,we shouldn't feck with nature but because we already have,a cull is needed . I think that's the human race you are talking about there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogaz1968 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I think that's the human race you are talking about there Em no, but you have a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Gone Wrong Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I saw tow about 4 weeks ago in the council depot at the bottom of Clermiston Road,the place was locked up and there is a 8 foot metal fence all the way round so don't know if they live in it somewhere.Also the tram hit one when they were testing them out at Gogar,that was kept quiet.But they it is becoming more common to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannet Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Wonder how long before there is a serious road accident caused by a deer running across the road. Do you think you would take evasive action to avoid hitting an animal whilst driving? I reckon your natural reflexes would kick in and most would swerve or brake to avoid hitting it, even although legally you ain't supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If you hit a deer just pass the buck to someone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMaroonCF Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Plenty trapped in royal musselburgh. I think we'll need a ranger eventually to get them controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Quite a big family of deer in Dunbar. Often see them when walking the dog early in the morning. They are prone to bolting across the road though the dozy feckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Deer don't know the green cross code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winningways Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Regular sight around the Falkirk area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Shame you said urban deer between them and phesants it's all you hit down this way. Got some cracking stories. One got dragged for miles in the engine cage of a truck on the a1 the scene for a few days was horrific just both side of the roads was painted red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory House M.D. Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Whole family of them between Wallyford and the Pans just across from Drummore. The guy that owns Dolphinstone farm owns them he bought them and put them out on his land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Deer don't know the green cross code. That's because in human terms, they are colour blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I saw a stag in the Grassmarket on Saturday night around 2am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Shame you said urban deer between them and phesants it's all you hit down this way. Got some cracking stories. One got dragged for miles in the engine cage of a truck on the a1 the scene for a few days was horrific just both side of the roads was painted red If that was just on the Dunbar side of Grantshouse then I agree, there was bits of deer all over the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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