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More than one million animal experiments carried out in Scotland since 2021

MORE than one million tests have been conducted on animals in Scotland since 2021, including experiments on dogs and monkeys and the breeding of genetically altered creatures, says a new report.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Firework laws must be tightened to protect animal welfare, charity says

It comes ahead of Bonfire Night on November 5.

Evening Standard · Oct 4

Licence for annual guga hunt refused by Scotland’s nature agency

Young gannets – guga – are taken from open cliffs using a pole and noose, before being gutted, salted and preserved in brine.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

New calls for Scottish Government to end guga hunt amid animal welfare concerns

The hunt on Sula Sgeir cannot be considered humane, according to a new report from two leading animal welfare organisations.

Evening Standard · Jun 9

Call to phase out ‘inhumane’ guga hunt by working with Hebridean islanders

Annual killing of infant gannets has been carried out on a remote Scottish island for at least 400 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

Films with feeling: meet the winners of the 2026 Charity Film Awards, presented by Smiley

The ‘Smiley’ Charity Film Awards once again deliver a stellar watchlist of films that raise awareness, capture hearts and change minds. Discover the worthy winners below (spoiler: tissues necessary)

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

‘Stop the use of live reindeer at Christmas events,’ animal welfare groups say

An open letter has been sent to hundreds of event organisers ahead of the festive season

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Animal welfare groups call for end to live reindeer displays at festive events

An open letter has been sent to hundreds of event organisers.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Scottish ministers urged to rethink license to kill 500 gannet chicks

Scottish ministers are being urged to rethink a “poor decision” to grant a licence to kill hundreds of gannet chicks in the first guga hunt for…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

Scottish ministers urged to rethink ‘poor decision’ on guga hunt licence

It sees gannet chicks culled on a remote Scottish island in a tradition that dates back to the 15th century.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025