New salmon farmers scheme condemned as “greenwashing opportunity”

A new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when fish escape has been launched. But we found it is controlled by the industry prompting criticism.

Richard Baynes Oct 13, 2026

data centres

The Tory treasurer, an offshore company and Scotland’s biggest data centre plan

Scotland may be set to host one of the world’s most powerful data centres. The Conservative Party’s money man stands to benefit.

Paul Dobson, Jamie Mann Oct 11, 2026

Investigations

Dundee University taxpayer bailout refused after probe into £80m cash balance

The Scottish Funding Council has determined that the university has too much cash to receive a taxpayer bailout. Unions say it shows the level of cuts at Dundee is unnecessary.

Paul Dobson Oct 9, 2026

Edinburgh Holiday and Party Lets

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Society

Former Mark Fortune tenants urged to pursue deposits after tribunal ruling

A former Mark Fortune tenant who is due to have her deposit returned to her after winning a housing tribunal

Jamie Mann Jun 16, 2023

Society

Mark Fortune forced to fix flat ‘not fit for human habitation’

An Edinburgh property firm owned by landlord Mark Fortune has been ordered to make one of its flats “fit for

Jamie Mann May 9, 2023

Society

More than 40 former Mark Fortune tenants demand action from authorities

More than 40 tenants have spoken out against the Edinburgh landlord, Mark Fortune, with most claiming they were not returned

Jamie Mann Apr 1, 2021