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

inquiry

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Podcast

Sheku Bayoh: The Inquiry – Episode one

Episode one: Down on the ground Early on Sunday, 3 May 2015 Police Scotland’s control room starts to receive

Ferret Journalists Jan 29, 2023

Human rights

Top Scots lawyer slammed for ‘watching football’ during Sheku Bayoh inquiry

The family of Sheku Bayoh have spoken out about their “anger” and “dismay” over the behaviour of Gordon Jackson, one

Karin Goodwin Dec 1, 2022