Climate and the Environment Communities were promised a share of Scotland’s wind boom. Some are being sold short More than 20 wind farms are failing to pay an agreed amount to locals. That could cost Scottish communities over £50m. Paul Dobson Feb 15, 2026
Investigations Self-styled nightwatchmen patrol a Scottish village. Their leader is a Nazi John Carroll says his nighttime rounds are protecting the community. Critics say his “abhorrent” views on Hitler, the Holocaust and race are incompatible with his adopted role. Jamie Mann Feb 13, 2026
Fact check 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
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
