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.

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Climate and the Environment

Trump’s Turnberry resort condemned for environmental breaches

One of Donald Trump’s prized golf resorts in Scotland has been officially damned as “poor” for breaking environmental rules.

Rob Edwards Feb 21, 2020

Human rights

Scotland’s former police chief sanctioned spycop who duped women into sex

Scotland’s former police chief personally signed off an undercover operation which involved an officer duping a woman into sex.

Billy Briggs Oct 15, 2018