Hundreds of offshore landowners are illegally flouting Scotland's land control register

Offshore companies which own Scottish land are breaking the law by failing to reveal who they really represent. Authorities aren't bothering to check.

Jamie Mann, Petra Matijevic Jun 14, 2026

Politics and power

Israeli diplomat offered country's 'world-leading technology' to NHS Scotland at Robertson meeting

The revelations come as the Scottish Government finally publishes full details of its meeting with Daniela Grudsky, after an FoI battle by The Ferret.

Paul Dobson Jun 13, 2026

Investigations

Children's commissioner calls for end to ‘dangerous’ homeless accommodation for children

Politicians and advocates call for action due to “serious concerns” that children are still being placed in “dangerous environments” when their families are homeless.

Karin Goodwin Jun 11, 2026

Governance and Corporate Responsibility

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Climate and the Environment

Edinburgh investment firms funding new ‘climate destroying’ projects in North Sea

Two Edinburgh-based investment firms are shareholders in an energy company which plans to develop two of the largest untapped

Paul Dobson Jan 25, 2022