Feb 3, 2025 · Scotland will not ban cats, the first minister has confirmed after animal experts suggested restrictions on their movements should be considered in some areas.

Feb 5, 2025 · Cat lovers in Scotland can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Scottish government will not be banning felines in the country home to an estimated 840,000 pet cats.

4 days ago · One of those lynx died after they were captured, and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland later said all the cats were showing signs of starvation. The other three lynx are being cared for at ...

The Scottish wildcat is traditionally an icon of the Scottish wilderness. The Scottish wildcat or Kellas cat is the likely inspiration of the mythological Scottish creature Cat-sìth. Since the 13th century, it has been a symbol of Clan Chattan.

1 day ago · A report by Scotland’s advisory body for animal welfare, which contains a range of recommendations for responsible ownership of cats, has been misrepresented online as evidence of the Scottish ...

Feb 3, 2025 · The Scottish government has said it will "under no circumstances" be banning cats after being urged to order a report to explore measures for protecting at-risk wildlife.

Scottish wildcats are found further north than those in mainland Europe. They use a mosaic of habitat types which often include broadleaved or mixed woodland. Young coniferous …

Jan 27, 2025 · Report on responsible ownership and care of domestic cats (Felis catus) in Scotland by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission.

The Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris) is one of our most elusive carnivores and the only native member of the cat family still found in the wild in Britain. The wildcat is a European protected species.

Scottish wildcats inhabit a few small remote wooded highlands of Scotland. They are particularly active at night, and will prey on rabbits, voles and birds. The introduction of a very similar animal has all-but spelled the end for this critically endangered wild cat.