Ferret Underground: Housing

Alastair Brian Sep 10, 2026

Adult adoptees are taking desperate measures to obtain their family ‘health histories’

Adult adoptees are calling for access to genetic testing to address the ‘health gap’ caused by their lack of information about genetically inherited conditions.

Katharine Quarmby Sep 6, 2026

Pollution

More than 50 rivers polluted by toxic chemicals used to treat fleas on pets

Wildlife is under threat from water pollution caused by pesticides which are hazardous, widespread and persist for years.

Rob Edwards Sep 4, 2026

Highland Spring

2 articles

Politics and power

Who are Scotland’s richest people?

The power and influence of the wealthiest in society has been one of the main themes of The Ferret’s

Ferret Journalists May 1, 2025

Climate and the Environment

Supermarkets and drinks companies try to block recycling plan

Supermarkets and drinks companies have been attempting to block a recycling scheme planned by the Scottish Government, prompting campaigners to

Joe Lo, Gordon Winter Jan 13, 2019