Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech
Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.
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FFS explains: Nicola Sturgeon and the ministerial code
The First Minister appeared at the Holyrood inquiry into the handling of allegations against Alex Salmond facing claims over whether
FFS explains: Alex Salmond’s committee appearance
The fallout from Alex Salmond’s trial over allegations of sexual assault continues more than a year on from its
Claim Sturgeon signed ‘once in a generation’ indyref agreement is Mostly False
The Scottish Conservatives have a new leader, Douglas Ross, who has promised to “leave the old divisions” of nationalism in
How has polling changed on Scottish independence since 2014?
In the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, the No campaign won by 55 per cent to 45. In the five years
Could Scotland hold a second referendum without Westminster’s permission?
Ferret Fact Service first answered this question in 2017, when Nicola Sturgeon asked Theresa May for the power to hold
Claim ‘Welcome to Scotland’ slogan cost $162,972 is Mostly False
Scottish tourism is the focus of a viral meme which has been shared thousands of times across the world in
Claim that civil servant linked to Salmond probe is Westminster-controlled is False
Alex Salmond has won his case against the Scottish Government over the way allegations of sexual harassment against him were
Claim that Salmond show is on ‘Russian propaganda channel’ is Mostly True
Alex Salmond’s new television venture has already caused controversy. The former First Minister’s chat show is broadcast on
Trump golf links will be stripped of conservation status, say experts
Rare sand dunes on the Aberdeenshire coast are likely to be stripped of their status as a protected nature conservation
Sturgeon’s claim that SNP scrapped tuition fees is Mostly True
The issue of tuition fees has been in the spotlight recently as Jeremy Corbyn indicated that a Labour government would
Scottish candidates raise thousands through election crowdfunders
Scottish general election candidates have raised more than £200,000 through crowdfunding sites, The Ferret can reveal. Labour’s sole
Did the SNP government end hospital parking charges?
The Labour manifesto has dominated the political conversation in recent weeks, as the party’s election policies were dissected across