There had been concerns that a ban on wood and peat burners would have a negative impact on people living in rural areas.

Plans to tackle sources of air pollution - such as wood-burning stoves - put too much responsibility on local councils, critics say. The government, as part of its clean air strategy, wants to ...

Wood-burning stoves will be permitted in new-build homes or conversions, the Scottish Government has confirmed. Restrictions on their installation were dropped on a temporary basis in September and ...

The Scottish Government has axed plans to ban wood-burning stoves in new-build homes after ... However, a ban on gas and oil boilers in new-builds as the main heating system in a new-build ...