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Galloway Puma

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: tawny puma in Galloway Forest pines — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Galloway Forest Park near Glentrool, Scotland, where big-cat sightings are reported — Galloway Forest Park near Glentrool, Scotland, where big-cat sightings are reported · caroline legg · CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source · License

A big cat said to roam Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland.

Disputed Verdict: Galloway Puma is unconfirmed, and ordinary explanations fit the reports at least as well as an unknown animal.

Region: Europe · United Kingdom (Scotland)
First reports: Late 1990s

Key sightings

Canadian tourists reported a cougar-like animal near Kirroughtree.

Best evidence

Sightings only.

Sources

Wikipedia: Galloway Puma ↗