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Scottish Tories demand clarity over ‘delayed but not dropped’ HPMAs

Government promises to find a way forward that balances environmental concerns and the livelihood of fishing communities

Insider UK · Jul 5, 2023

Greens say fishing ban plans good for fishing industry and the environment

THE Scottish Greens have made an eight-minute online film in defence of controversial fishing ban proposals – claiming the practice will benefit…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

SNP ministers take direct control over controversial fish farm planning appeal

GOVERNMENT ministers have taken the exceptional decision to “call in” a controversial planning application for a fish farm in the waters of a…

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023

Hunting with dogs bill 'does not go far enough' and will 'open new loopholes'

A "WATERTIGHT" ban must be brought in on hunting with dogs, the Scottish Greens have said, as the party insist the Scottish Government’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2023

‘Galling’ loophole for royalty in Scotland’s proposed dog hunting laws

A “GALLING” loophole in Scotland’s plans to crackdown on hunting with dogs could see people who break the law on land owned by the Crown…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 26, 2022

MSPs urged to close loopholes in new fox hunting legislation

MSPS have been urged to vote to close loopholes in proposed new fox hunting laws.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022

Small island community fights plans for Scotland's largest salmon farm

A SMALL island community has united against plans for what would be Scotland’s largest salmon farm amid pollution concerns.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2022

Greens hit back at plans for freeport in Highlands over 'jobs boom' claim

PLANS to introduce a freeport in the Highlands have been slammed as a way of handing public money to big business.

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022

UK Government showing 'blatant disregard' for devolution, Environment Secretary told

A UK minister has been told his government is showing “blatant disregard” for devolution as he appeared before a Holyrood committee.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022

Talk of trade war with EU is ‘deeply unhelpful’ – George Eustice

The Environment Secretary said the UK Government’s proposals did not break international law.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022