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

Fox Hunting

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Politics and power

Revealed: fox hunt master’s donations to pro-hunt Tories

A hedge fund manager who leads a fox hunt accused of breaking the law made several financial donations to leading

Billy Briggs Apr 8, 2016

Society

Probe launched into policing of fox hunts

The Ferret has uncovered what appears to be the systematic harassment of animal rights activists by Police Scotland and an

Billy Briggs Mar 8, 2016