OneKind

Scottish animal welfare charity OneKind has written to the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government team to urge the Government to make animal welfare a priority in this parliamentary session. The SNP’s manifesto ahead of the elections did not include a single animal welfare commitment (apart from a minor mention of fish). Similarly, there were no animal welfa...

Every September the Scottish Government publishes its Programme for Government (PfG) - its priorities for the coming years and the actions it will take in the year ahead. This year's, following the recent election, will be especially significant. Worryingly, neither the last PfG nor the the SNP election manifesto had any animal welfare commitments (apart from a tiny mention of ...

Animal protection charity OneKind has welcomed the Scottish Government’s ban on the use, supply and possession of glue traps, which comes into force today (1st July 2026). The ban goes further than England and Wales, which have already banned the use of glue traps, and marks the end of a cruel and indiscriminate practice. Glue traps cause significant and prolonged sufferi...

In July 2026, the Scottish Government introduced a ban on the sale and use of glue traps in Scotland. Glue traps cause significant and prolonged suffering, leaving animals stuck without food or water, often leading to injury, distress and a slow death. OneKind campaigned for many years to ban these cruel devices. Scotland now joins Wales and England, where bans have been in...

About the event Get ready to run, jog, or walk for OneKind as you take on the Supernova Kelpies 5K - a spectacular run at dusk alongside the mythical Kelpies. When - Fri.12th and Sat. 13th March 2027 - 20:00 start time Where - Helix Park, Falkirk Discounted OneKind Charity Place - £10.00 Minimum Fundraising Target - £80 Who can take part? The event is completely a...