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Campaigners highlight cases of pets caught in snares amid calls for outright ban

Household pets have been caught in “cruel” snaring traps, an animal welfare charity has suggested amid calls for Scottish ministers to ban the devices. Snares can be used in Scotland to protect crops, livestock and wildlife from animals like foxes ...

25 Apr 2023 at 16:17

Scotland

TV star Chris Packham hails snares ban proposal in Scotland as ‘excellent news’

Plans to ban the use of snares in Scotland have been hailed as “excellent news” by TV presenter and campaigner Chris Packham. Packham, a leading conservationist, spoke out after the Scottish Government launched a new consultation, asking if an ...

22 Aug 2023 at 14:36

Scotland

Campaigners vow fox hunting scrutiny as law comes into force

Campaigners say they will be scrutinising hunts more closely than ever as new legal restrictions come into force on Tuesday. Provisions from the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act will begin, after MSPs voted for the law earlier this year. It ...

03 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Gamekeepers fear snaring ban will leave them in ‘dire straits’, MSPs told

Gamekeepers will be left in “dire straits” if snares are banned, MSPs were told, with a Holyrood committee hearing it could be “absolutely devastating” for those who manage the land. Conor Kelly, of the Scottish Gamekeepers Association, ...

08 Nov 2023 at 13:51

Scotland

Animal welfare groups warn of loopholes in fox hunting legislation

Animal welfare groups have welcomed new legislation which tightens rules on fox hunting in Scotland but warned it may introduce a loophole which could allow the practice to continue. The proposed Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill aims ...

15 Jun 2022 at 12:42

Scotland

End of greyhound racing is desirable, says animal welfare commission

Animal rights campaigners have welcomed a report which called the end of greyhound racing in Scotland “desirable”. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) published a new report on Wednesday into the welfare of greyhounds used ...

08 Mar 2023 at 16:16

Scotland

Charities highlight case of monkey kept in bird cage in plea over exotic pets

Charities are campaigning to raise awareness about the wild animal pet trade in Scotland, highlighting the suffering of animals such as a marmoset found in a bird cage and addicted to marshmallows. OneKind, the Scottish SPCA and ...

01 May 2025 at 17:23

Scottish ministers urged to rethink ‘poor decision’ on guga hunt licence

Scottish ministers are being urged to rethink a “poor decision” to grant a licence to cull hundreds of gannet chicks in the first guga hunt for four years. Animal welfare campaigners at OneKind said the practice – known locally ...

16 Jul 2025 at 12:53

Animal welfare groups call for end to live reindeer displays at festive events

More than 30 animal protection groups and experts have written an open letter urging event organisers to avoid using live reindeer in festive displays amid concerns about their welfare. The letter highlights concerns around ...

11 Nov 2025 at 14:10

Scotland

Committee backs greyhound racing ban as members dissent

A Holyrood committee has backed the general principles of banning greyhound racing, but some members still feel a case has not been made. The Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee released its report on the ...

22 Jan 2026 at 13:55

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