Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True

The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.

CCA to be investigated over financial governance concerns

The Scottish charity regulator has announced it will investigate Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts, which folded last month, due to concerns raised about its "historic financial management".

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.

Bellingcat

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Fact Checks

The FFS Show 32: Open Source Investigating with Bellingcat

As the Russian attack on Ukraine continues, Ali and Sam spoke to Eoghan MacGuire on this week’s podcast. Eoghan

Ferret Journalists Jun 8, 2022

Politics and power

Edinburgh company linked to Covid-19 controversy in Czech Republic

A company registered in Edinburgh has been linked to a firm in the Czech Republic embroiled in controversy over a

Billy Briggs, Anna Koslerova Feb 25, 2021

Politics and power

Named: the Scots businessman linked to neo-Nazi groups

A businessman from a Scottish seaside town can today be unmasked as a former online recruiter for banned neo-Nazi terror

Joshua Martin, Billy Briggs Feb 17, 2020