An SNP report about cat ownership has produced a flurry of headlines over an approaching “cat ban” in Scotland. But is it ...

The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.

Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted Monday, after welfare experts gave ...

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission had called for containment zones with restrictions on cats but John Swinney said no ban ...

It has been estimated that cats across the UK kill tens of millions of wild animals each year - including birds, mammals, ...

The report advised the Scottish Government that domestic cats should be subject to restrictions in some areas.

Reaction to a report into the impact of cats in Scotland on the country's wildlife has caused anger among charities.

John Swinney has knocked down reports the Scottish Government is considering banning cats. Reports emerged over the weekend ...

Scottish ministers are being urged to order a report into cats' impact on wildlife which could see pets banned from areas ...

John Swinney says his administration will not restrict pet ownership, despite Scottish Government considering measure ...

A report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission suggests new housing developments could have a requirement which bans cats ...

The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has recommended a ban on cats in Scotland as well as the introduction of ...