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.

Edinburgh Fringe

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Politics and power

Revealed: Edinburgh investment firm’s links to illegal West Bank settlements

An investment firm that sponsors Scottish cultural organisations invests in companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank,

Billy Briggs Dec 17, 2023

Humza Yousaf is elected as the Scottish Parliament nomination fo First Minister.

Politics and power

Claim Humza Yousaf made anti-white speech is False

First minister Humza Yousaf was interviewed as part of the Edinburgh fringe festival on Friday. During his chat with LBC

Alastair Brian Aug 16, 2023

Society

Edinburgh Fringe faces criticism for lack of disabled access

Much of The Edinburgh Fringe programme remains inaccessible to disabled audiences, prompting criticism from campaigners and advocates as the 2022

Eve Livingston Aug 7, 2022