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.

Foveran Links

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Human rights

Trump lawyers ‘flood of complaints’ to stop golf course losing conservation status

Lawyers for Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf course bombarded the Scottish Government’s wildlife watchdog with demands and complaints in

Stuart Spray, Don Williamson Jul 11, 2021

Climate and the Environment

Trump golf links will be stripped of conservation status, say experts

Rare sand dunes on the Aberdeenshire coast are likely to be stripped of their status as a protected nature conservation

Rob Edwards Nov 8, 2017