What a terrific story! According to the BBC, the Scottish Executive has introduced legislation which will require owners of badger or otter fur sporrans to obtain a licence. Apparently, as these animals are protected now, they feel that they have to check that you obtained it at a time when it was legal to kill them.

You absolutely could not make up the cringe-worthy micromanagement nannying of the Scottish Political Classes.

"Do you have a licence for that sporran, madam?"

Six months in prison or a £5,000 fine if you fail to comply.