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.

Edie Bowles

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Headline: 135,000 fish die at Torridon salmon farm Image description: Aquaculture well boat/service boat in operation

Climate and the Environment

More than 135,000 fish die at Torridon salmon farm

More than 135,000 fish have died at a salmon farm in the northwest Highlands run by a Norwegian company

Billy Briggs Jun 3, 2025

Politics and power

Threat of legal action over farmed salmon ‘torture chamber’

Campaigners are contemplating legal action alleging animal cruelty after a video showed farmed salmon being deloused by a floating washing

Rob Edwards Jul 27, 2020