The Scottish wildcat or Kellas cat is the likely inspiration of the mythological Scottish creature cat-sìth. Since the 13th century, it has been a symbol of Clan Chattan.

Mar 3, 2020 · What is a Scottish wildcat? The Scottish wildcat is the last stronghold of European wildcat (Felis silvestris) in Britain. This species is native to Europe and the Caucasus, and in …

Scottish wildcat is one of the UK's rarest animals. Get identification tips, images, and signs and spotting tips. Find out why it needs remote woodland.

Learn about the elusive and endangered Scottish wildcats, their habitat, behavior, and the conservation efforts being made to protect them in Scotland.

The Scottish wildcat evolved from a population of European wildcats which became isolated by the English Channel over 9000 years ago. They are the largest of the wildcat family and can …

The Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) is a European wildcat population in Scotland. It was once widely distributed across Great Britain, but the population has declined drastically since …

Development permitted in areas containing Scottish wildcats must provide effective and enforceable mitigation to protect and enhance the wildcat population. The Scottish Wildlife …

Oct 21, 2025 · The Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris) is one of our most elusive carnivores and the only native member of the cat family still found in the wild in Britain. The wildcat is a European …

It is only found in Scotland. Scientific Name: Felis silvestris silvestris. Conservation Status: Critically Endangered. The Scottish wildcat is one of the UK’s rarest mammals, with estimates …

The European wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) is the last remaining native felid in the UK, becoming restricted to northern Scotland in the early 1900’s after intensive hunting, …