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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

More than 10,000 hectares of peatland restored in Scotland in a year

A record number of damaged peatlands was restored in Scotland in the last year. Official data showed 10,360 hectares of peatland were restored in 2023-24 – the highest ever achieved in a single year. The average rate of peatland ...

02 Jun 2024 at 08:37

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

Action urged to tackle seagulls as MSPs tell of attacks on elderly and children

Ministers have been urged to tackle the “growing problem” of seagull attacks after an elderly resident broke her leg during one incident. Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said despite efforts from Moray ...

12 Mar 2025 at 16:08

Scotland

‘Unique in the UK’ support scheme gives £6m to upland hill farmers

Hill farmers will benefit from more than £6 million that is being paid out as part of a “unique” support scheme. The Scottish Government has awarded cash to more than 1,000 businesses – with more than 95% of eligible ...

27 May 2025 at 09:12

Scotland

Aviation strategy aims to help Scotland achieve ‘jet zero’ targets – minister

The Scottish Government has published a strategy to boost the aviation sector while meeting key net zero targets. Connectivity minister Jim Fairlie said the new aviation statement will consider how to secure ...

24 Jul 2024 at 11:37

Scotland

Potential legal challenge looms as shooting group says Bill ‘cannot pass’

Changes must be made to a wildlife management law before it is passed, a shooting group has said. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill is due to be put before MSPs for its third stage vote ...

13 Mar 2024 at 18:51

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