This 'natural' golf course could help shape the future of the sport
The Ferret visited a Scottish golf course that's won plaudits for its eco-friendly management to learn about the relationship the industry can have with nature and the environment.
Politics and power
The Ferret investigates how power structures impact Scotland.
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Revealed: Labour donor’s hedge fund invests in private healthcare
A top Labour donor who has given the party millions under Keir Starmer’s leadership runs a hedge fund with
FFS explains: How well is Scotland doing on reducing climate emissions?
Scotland’s approach to tackling climate change has come under criticism in recent years. A key target to reduce greenhouse
Claim Scottish abortion law bans praying silently in your own home is False
So-called ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics in Scotland came into force legally in September, with the aim of stopping those
‘Ethical’ firms invest £250m in oil and Israeli arms
Investment companies certified as ethical by the prestigious B Corp scheme hold £250m shares in oil giants and weapons firms
Anti-war protests: a year in pictures
In October 2023, pro-Palestinian and anti-war protests began to take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow, in response to Israel’s
Claim just under half of crimes went unsolved last year is Mostly True
The Scottish Government continues to be criticised by opposition parties over its record on crime and justice. On social media,
Far right community councillor condemned for comments about black Britons
An Angus community councillor and member of the far right Homeland Party has been accused of “abhorrent racism” for arguing
Wealthy Cairngorm landowner linked to £800m tax haven scam
A wealthy Cairngorm landowner was caught up in an alleged £800m money laundering and fraud scam that allegedly “cheated” investors
Millionaire MP who branded wind farms ‘eco scam’ owns wind turbine firm
A multimillionaire Highland MP co-owns a wind turbine firm despite branding wind power an “eco scam” and helping set up
‘Sickening’: Grangemouth owners set for £6m closure windfall
The owners of the Grangemouth oil refinery are set to earn a multimillion pound windfall when the plant closes next
Eco-billionaire’s private jets took over 1,000 flights in four years
Private jets owned by Scotland’s richest man and environmental champion, Anders Holch Povlsen, have made over 1,000 flights
Far right European politicians join Homeland UK conference
A far right party in the UK hosted controversial European political parties including one designated as “extremist” and whose regional