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.
Property
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Explainer: Scotland’s private rental sector
The Scottish Government’s regulation of the private rental sector has faced criticism in recent years from both tenants and
Mark Fortune forced to fix flat ‘not fit for human habitation’
An Edinburgh property firm owned by landlord Mark Fortune has been ordered to make one of its flats “fit for
Island Depopulation: Ireland’s offshore islands a footnote in state priorities
Standing at the end of the pier on 20 October 1960, 24 islanders from four families prepared to depart Inishark
Island Depopulation: Can a small island like North Ronaldsay turn the tides?
It is a pristine morning in North Ronaldsay, and as the sun shines, Malcolm Purvis is re-roofing his barn with
Island depopulation: Has Orkney bucked the trend?
On the outskirts of Stromness, Luisa Milne gazes out of her porch window and says: “You can’t pay for
Island depopulation: The battle on Bute
As the ferry approaches Rothesay harbour, passengers are greeted by signs of Bute’s struggles – and successes. Lined up behind
Scots property investor Lopatinsky denies links to Russian security agencies
A British property tycoon with Scottish businesses has denied links to Russia’s security agencies after opposition parties called for
Land access: charity demands action after highland estate blocks walkers
A walking charity has urged Perth and Kinross Council to take legal action against a sporting estate accused of continually
Scotland’s public land sold off to luxury property developers
Scotland’s public land is being sold off to housing developers building luxury homes and sidelining local people, The Ferret
Revealed: Scottish property worth billions owned by tax haven firms
Foreign companies own £4.4 billion worth of Scottish property, The Ferret can reveal, leading to calls for greater transparency
Fracking could cut house prices 10%, say experts
Scottish property experts have predicted that fracking in the central belt could hit house prices by up to 10 per