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.

Alastair Brian Feb 11, 2026

Investigations

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".

Karin Goodwin Feb 10, 2026

Investigations

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.

Alastair Brian, Karin Goodwin Feb 8, 2026

Benny Higgins

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Politics and power

Power & Influence: the top 10 most influential people in Scotland

So who runs Scotland? That’s been the central question of The Ferret and The Herald’s week-long investigation. Along

Billy Briggs, Alice Liana Galli, Karin Goodwin, Jamie Mann Jul 16, 2021

Climate and the Environment

Ministers taken to court for rejecting Buccleuch wind farm

A company set up by the Duke of Buccleuch’s estate is taking Scottish ministers to court in a bid

Rob Edwards Mar 30, 2021