An Instagram famous US hunter has left social media after receiving death threats for posting photos from her trip to Scotland.

Larysa Switlyk, a professional “huntess” found herself at the centre of a furore after she posted photographs with her Scottish trophies, including a goat she said was killed with a “200 yard shot” during a “fun hunt” on the Hebridean island of Islay.

But on Wednesday night, the 33-year-old TV presenter complained she had received death threats and posted an image of herself in front of a plane to announce her two week departure from social media.

She said: “I’m headed out on a bush plane for my next hunting adventure and will be out of service for two weeks. Nothing better than disconnecting from this social media driven world and connecting back with nature.

“Hopefully that will give enough time for all the ignorant people out there sending me death threats to get educated on hunting and conservation.”

More than 12,000 people commented on Switlyk’s hunting images where she described a her kill as “beautiful”. In response, the Scottish government has promised to review animal culling laws.

Her trophy photographs, which also included a "montrous stag" also sparked outrage with animal rights groups and individuals like Judy Murray, Ricky Gervais and radio presenter Nicky Campbell.