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 ...

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

Scotland’s first minister has been forced to knock down reports that the government is considering banning cats. John Swinney ...

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 ...

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

First Minister’s claim about rise of green sources of power ‘reeks of SNP secrecy and cover-up’, say Tories John Swinney claimed that Scotland’s electricity consumption that came from ...

Labour said it was "unthinkable" for Paul McLennan to stay in his job at a time more than 10,000 children are living in ...

Audit Scotland said last month that "difficult ... Scottish Conservative health spokesperson Sandesh Gulhane said: "John Swinney has been at the heart of the SNP government for 18 years and ...

Last year, First Minister John Swinney insisted the target could still be met and recognised it "requires changes in behaviour from members of the public". Audit Scotland says in order to achieve ...