Under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925, anyone who trains or exhibits animals for public performance or entertainment must be registered with their local authority. 

• You must not be disqualified from keeping, training, or exhibiting animals, running an animal-related business, transporting animals, or working with animals under relevant animal welfare law
• Full details must be provided on the animals used and nature of performances
• Animals must be kept, trained, transported, and exhibited without cruelty or unnecessary suffering, in line with animal welfare law [legislation.gov.uk]
• Wild animals are prohibited from use in travelling circuses in Scotland [legislation.gov.uk]
• Applicants must permit inspection by Council officers, police, or veterinary surgeons
• Any changes to animals or performance arrangements must be reported to Falkirk Council

• Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 (c.38)
• Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (Scotland) Act 2018

To apply, change or renew a performing animals licence you can complete the form below and send it to Falkirk Council by email:

There is no automatic approval. If you have not heard from us after submitting your application, contact us for an update.

Contact us first if you want advice about a refusal.

You may also be able to appeal through the Sheriff Court.