Climate and the Environment Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them Our latest investigation has found the financial rewards of Scotland’s energy transition are being unevenly distributed. The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm developers make to local communities. Louis Boyd-Madsen, Paul Dobson May 10, 2026
Fact Checks Claim SNP government only increased teacher numbers by 75 is Mostly True Conservative candidate Meghan Gallacher made the claim in a special education debate hosted by the BBC. Alastair Brian May 7, 2026
Denoiser Businessmen and wealthy donors are bankrolling Scottish politics. Who are they? The Ferret did a deep dive into the Electoral Commission’s donation records to find out who was funding Scotland's political parties. Jamie Mann May 6, 2026
Human rights Police accused Trump resort of getting access law wrong Private security staff hired by Donald Trump to guard his Aberdeenshire golf course hid their handcuffs after concerns were raised Rob Edwards Jan 31, 2017
Climate and the Environment Sturgeon cautions Trump for scrapping environmental deal Donald Trump has come under fire from Nicola Sturgeon for ditching a legal agreement he made with the Scottish Government Rob Edwards Dec 12, 2016
Climate and the Environment Trump golf course under attack from nature Donald Trump may be bidding to be one of the most powerful men on earth, but he can’t hold Rob Edwards Sep 19, 2016
Climate and the Environment Trump 2.0: new row over golf and wildlife A major row is brewing over plans by a US millionaire to build a golf course on a precious wildlife Rob Edwards Aug 24, 2016
Politics and power Woman charged with peeing at Trump golf course Police Scotland have been accused of acting as Donald Trump’s private security force after charging a 61-year-old woman for Rob Edwards Apr 18, 2016