John Swinney has said his Government will not allow a legal release of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland, as he also urged caution on the reintroduction of beavers. The First Minister was ...

First Minister John Swinney has ruled out the legal reintroduction of lynx into the wild in Scotland. His comments follow concerns about the illegal release of four lynx in the Cairngorms last month.

FIRST Minister John Swinney will pledge to “stand united ... clear – the Scottish Government stands united with Scotland’s farmers in opposition to these changes. “This Government has your back – we ...

John Swinney admitted at ... issued by the Scottish Government, Mr Swinney said the discussions would help turn his recently announced plan to save Scotland’s struggling NHS “into action”.

“So why is John Swinney determined to let Scotland fall behind?” Swinney said he wants to send a “clear policy signal” that his Government will “power on with renewables”. He told ...

John Swinney has ... said: “Scotland is one of a handful of European countries still lacking a large terrestrial mammal predator. “If we are serious about tackling the nature and climate emergencies, ...

First Minister John Swinney ... said: "Scotland is one of a handful of European countries still lacking a large terrestrial mammal predator. "If we are serious about tackling the nature and climate ...

John Swinney has ruled out the reintroduction of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland. The First Minister was quizzed on his rewilding policies as he spoke to members of the National Farmers ...

First Minister John Swinney has ruled out the legal reintroduction of lynx into the wild in Scotland ... we need lynx back." In December, police issued a warning after two Eurasian lynx were ...

This, however, was the real, actual line delivered by ‘Honest John’ Swinney on being asked if the cost of the new prison to replace Barlinnie in Glasgow – once estimated at £400 million ...

Rumors circulated online that Scotland was planning to ban pet cats, leading Scottish First Minister John Swinney to clarify ... Airport's baggage claim is on its way back to its owner after ...