It will be interesting to see how this works out. Every ecosystem is different and subject to change overtime. Re-introductions of elk and wolves in different places in the US have been pretty successful but some groups consider them pests.
I guess wild boars were introduced to the US in the 1500's, not having been native here. I think they are pretty much considered an invasive species (i.e. - pest) everywhere they roam. I know in Michigan they can be shot anytime without license as they are very destructive to agricultural lands and forest also.
I don't know if these are the same type of feral pigs being re-introduced in Scotland that we have in the US, but I was surprised that the article described them as "shy and gentle". I have no personal experience with them here but stories I have heard have suggested they are quite aggressive.
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Seems there in different places in Britain now. http://www.britishwildboar.org.uk/
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