Police enquires are ongoing after a resident in Fairlie reported receiving 'threatening text messages' from another individual.

The Church of Scotland has expressed relief after Storm Éowyn only caused minimal damage to its buildings in Largs, Fairlie and Millport.

Gamekeepers say they have been spared the mental torment of shooting pregnant red deer at times when they are close to giving ...

The Scottish Greens pushed for a change to the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill, but it was defeated at Holyrood.

Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie has decided against recommendations to extend the season for culling female deer.

which had simulated a “medium to large scale” event which had spread from England to Wales and Scotland. Mr Fairlie insisted he is “confident in our ability to manage any such occurrence”.

Members of the rural community said the proposals to change the female deer cull season presented animal welfare issues and ...

The cull has been so successful in reducing numbers that there is no longer a need to extend the female season, says Scottish minister. Deer managers say they have been spared the mental torment of ...