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

My pledge to the people of Scotland is that the SNP will never give in to these extremist voices – we will take on Farage, his toxic politics and his disastrous Brexit every step of the way.

Scotland's first minister reassured the public that the country had no plans to ban pet cats after a report sparked rumors ...

An idependent report recommended the Scottish government place “restrictions” on cat ownership in specific rural areas ...

The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue ...

After entering administration in September, it's been a worrying time for workers in Methil and on the Isle of Lewis.

First Minister John Swinney announces a £6M funding boost for Children's Services Planning Partnerships, raising their share of Whole ...

Despite his good standing with voters, Swinney has to start delivering on the issues that matter most to voters, says Record ...

The First Minster admitted that it was "odd" Ellie Wilson was told by the Parole Board that her request to attend her ...

A LONG-delayed superjail’s build cost has rocketed ten-fold to a staggering £1bn – but tonight John Swinney insisted it was “value for money”. The replacement for Glasgow’s notorious ...

Swinney hails ‘tremendous opportunities’ after Spanish takeover of yards - Spanish firm Navantia confirmed at the end of ...