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Government ‘not persuaded’ of need to ban greyhound racing, says minister

The Scottish Government is “not persuaded of the need” for a ban on greyhound racing, with a minister saying such a move is not “proportionate”. A ban has been proposed in a long-running petition before the Scottish Parliament as well as an upcoming ...

22 May 2024 at 11:52

Scotland

Ministers urged to clarify manifesto commitment to free dentistry

A Holyrood committee has called on the Scottish Government to clarify if it is still committed to making NHS dentistry free at the point of use for all by the end of the parliamentary session and to lay out how much it will cost. The SNP manifesto ...

05 Jul 2023 at 15:48

Scotland

Grouse shooting laws will have ‘seismic’ impact, campaigners claim

Laws regulating grouse shooting will have a “seismic” impact on rural Scotland, opponents have claimed as MSPs passed legislation in Holyrood. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill will establish licensing schemes for the killing ...

21 Mar 2024 at 17:19

Scotland

Farmers urged to give views on fitting newborn cattle with electronic ear tags

Farmers have been asked for their views on plans to fit all newborn cattle with electronic ear tags. The Scottish Government said its plans would see bovine electronic identification provide cattle keepers with an easier way to collect and ...

04 Apr 2024 at 14:44

Scotland

Agriculture minister aims to take ‘heat’ out of talks ahead of seagull summit

The minister for agriculture has said he wants to take the “heat” out of seagull population discussions ahead of a summit on managing the birds. Jim Fairlie is holding a seagull summit in Inverness on Tuesday after complaints about ...

23 Sept 2025 at 09:06

Scotland

‘No guarantees’ from minister over free travel pass for bus driver’s killer

A Scottish Government minister has come under fire for refusing to say if a teenager who killed a bus driver could be barred in future from having a free travel card. MSPs pressed connectivity minister Jim Fairlie over whether the ...

17 Feb 2026 at 18:29

Scotland

Ferguson Marine advances to next stage of bid for deal to build seven ferries

The Scottish Government-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard has advanced to the second stage of the process to replace small ferries, increasing hopes for its future. The Port Glasgow-based yard has been selected to advance to the ...

23 Oct 2024 at 16:37

Scotland

Gamekeepers welcome deer decision as ‘victory for common sense’

Gamekeepers have welcomed a decision by the Scottish Government not to extend the deer culling season – saying the changes could have “normalised” the killing of heavily pregnant animals. Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie ...

28 Jan 2025 at 17:52

Scotland

Landowner group welcomes second muirburn licensing delay

A landowners’ group has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to again delay the implementation of muirburn licensing. Scottish Land & Estates said licensing will cause challenges to implement and in turn lead to ...

09 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Scotland

This week could be worst for health service since pandemic began, warns Sturgeon

Health board bosses believe this week could be the worst since the beginning of the pandemic, the First Minister and Health Secretary have said. A recent spike in cases led to the number of people being admitted to ...

17 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

Government’s gull summit branded a ‘sham’ and ‘frustrating waste of time’

A Scottish Government summit on how to tackle the threat posed by urban seagulls has been branded a “sham” – with MSPs told those at the event were urged to “walk around waving their arms” and to draw eyes on ...

01 Oct 2025 at 18:21

Scotland

Direct ferry trade route between Scotland and Europe could reopen, says minister

A direct trade route between Scotland and Europe could reopen under new plans, a minister has said. Jim Fairlie, the agriculture and connectivity minister, has instructed officials to draw up a consultation ...

11 Nov 2025 at 09:46

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