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.

Historic Scotland

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Politics and power

Holyrood agency under fire over footpath photo blunder

A Scottish Government agency is under attack after seeming to encourage people to “enjoy walks” along a famous footpath in

Rob Edwards May 5, 2023

Climate and the Environment

Experts voice fears over plans for lorry park on Jacobite battlefield

Jacobite experts have warned against a developer’s plans to build a lorry park on the site of a 1715

Jamie Mann Jan 19, 2022