Scottish Borders Council vote unanimously in favour of a ban on the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons from any of their land.

Through to Stage 2!

A letter from our own staff member, Elena, on her family’s terrifying Bonfire Night weekend.

Just some of the tragic stories of how fireworks caused immeasurable harm to animals and people on Bonfire Night weekend 2023.

Supporting anti-fireworks events on November 5th.

A heartwarming visit to rural primary schools to talk about being kind to animals.

An attempt to hide the reality of where our salmon comes from.

A letter to The Clydesdale Horse Society.

Our reaction to the BBC Countryfile segment on the Scottish salmon industry and the threat of new technologies to abuse many more millions of fish.

An update on our campaign to restrict fireworks to licensed public displays only and advocate for animal-friendly alternatives.

Great news that the Scottish Government has launched a consultation on a ban on the use of snares in Scotland!

Urge Scottish Local Councils to use their new powers to spare whole areas of animals from terrifying private fireworks displays.

The start of the last grouse shooting season before new licensing is introduced.

Our response to a new Bill promoting responsible dog ownership

Our comments in The Times on the granting of a licence to use acoustic deterrent devices at known risk to whales, dolphins and porpoises.

Sign our petition calling on Amazon to stop selling these barbaric torture devices.

A response from DEFRA to our letter on keeping farmed octopus away from the UK.

The story of Sylvie, adopted greyhound of Animal Concern Membership Secretary, Elena.

Our history as the Scottish Anti-Vivisection Society, as told through old copper printing plates.

The launch of a coalition campaign to phase out Greyhound racing in Scotland.