Scottish Government, cats

Does Scotland really plan to ban cats? Government forced to issue statement
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission said cats kill at least 700 million birds and other animals each year in the U.K.
Scottish government gives update on reports cats could be banned
The Scottish government has said it will "under no circumstances" be banning cats after being urged to order a report to explore measures for protecting at-risk wildlife.
ScotRail seemingly poke fun at Scottish Government
ScotRail have seemingly poked fun at the Scottish Government following rumours that ministers were planning to ban cats in the country.
Scotland's government denies it plans to ban cats
The country's first minister was forced to issue the statement after a report branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife and suggested “containment” measures be considered.
Facing a Flap Over Cats, Scotland's Government Denies It Plans to Ban Felines
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney gestures during a speech to representatives from organisations across the public and private sector at Playfair Library in Edinburgh, Scotland, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
'No cat ban in Scotland', John Swinney confirms
The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.
Purrfect! Scotland has no plans to ban cats, leader says
Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted Monday, after welfare experts gave ministers pause for thought in a new report.
Ban Scottish households from letting cats outside without a lead, report urges
Ban Scottish households from letting cats outside without a lead, report urges - With some 27 million birds slain each year, ...
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'Under no circumstances' will cats be banned, says Scottish government amid call to explore containment zones
The Scottish government has said it will under no circumstances be banning cats after being urged to order a report to ...
Cruelty to animals has DOUBLED in Scotland in just ten years
CRUELTY to animals has doubled in a decade. Scotland is seeing a spike in owners banned from keeping pets. Figures show there ...
Could cat containment areas be introduced in Scotland to protect wildlife?
A report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission suggests new housing developments could have a requirement which bans cats in 'conservation-sensitive areas'. | ITV National News ...
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Now SNP may ban families from getting... a pet CAT!
An animal welfare body set up to advise the Scottish Government has warned that pet cats are causing untold damage to populations of native mammals and birds. And in a new report ordered by SNP ...
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Scottish walks named among UK's best for seeing wildlife
SCOTLAND is home to hundreds of glorious walking routes, and while the weather this weekend isn't great, it's always worth keeping your eyes peeled for places to visit. Two "spectacular" walks in ...