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

Scotland has a huge amount to offer for a relatively small country – from world class museums and art galleries to some of ...

Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland - Independent report says domestic cats kill 27 ...

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 and 31 January. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk.

Millions of Brits are set to be battered by snow storms this month with as much as 3cm of the white stuff set to fall across ...

Only a minority accept that Scotland partnered England to derive its historical wealth from slavery and colonies ...

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

The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission estimates that domestic felines annually kill at least 27 million animals in the UK.

Senior police officer warns that English people could cross the border to take advantage of lower age limit and less rigorous ...