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

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

Latest poll shows pro-independence party set to remain in power as the largest party after next Holyrood elections ...

The SNP Government's Budget will clear its first hurdle today after opposition parties agreed deals with John Swinney. The ...

John Swinney has denied Scots could be banned from keeping cats as pets in a bid to protect wild animals. The First Minister ...

It is an unusual topic for John Swinney, who is more often seen discussing issues such as the state of the NHS and proposed ...

Scotland’s First Minister has accused the UK Government of “hoodwinking” the public over GB Energy’s ability to bring down ...

Nigel Farage is giving the Scottish Tories a run for their money as the clock ticks down to the next Holyrood election in ...

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission had called for containment zones with restrictions on cats but John Swinney said no ban planned Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved ...

The hike, if pushed through, would contradict the First Minister's view that rises of around 10% are not necessary.

The government's tax and spending plans are set to be approved, with three opposition parties backing them.

The proposed site is next to a railway line and there are fears over who would raise the alarm if a fire broke out ...