It is an unusual topic for John Swinney, who is more often seen discussing ... to insist publicly that Scotland will “not be banning cats” following a series of bizarre reports at the weekend.

A Scottish government spokesperson said they would "fully consider the recommendations" but John Swinney has now ruled out a ban. "We have absolutely no intention of banning cats. There's no way ...

said cats could have a "significant impact on wildlife populations" by attacking other animals, breeding with wildcats and competing for resources. A Scottish government spokesperson said they would ...

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John Swinney has denied Scots could be banned from keeping cats as pets in a bid to protect wild animals. The First Minister was responding claims from the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC ...

John Swinney had to issue a statement over the matter after a report from independent experts branded cats as a threat to Scotland’s wildlife. It suggested the government take drastic measures ...

In the wake of suggested new rules for cat ownership in Scotland to protect wildlife, Flic Everett says they are natural ...