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
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
Politics and power Brexit Bonus: Peer banks £90k for Cairnryan lorry park lease A hereditary peer has been paid £90,000 by the Scottish Government so that a former airfield can be used Ally Tibbitt May 2, 2022
Politics and power £2m cost of Scotland’s peers sparks call for reforms Peers living in Scotland have claimed more than £2.1 million from taxpayers over 12 months, up 16 per cent Ally Tibbitt Jan 20, 2019
