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.
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Licences to kill foxes issued despite experts’ objections
Licences for a foot pack to kill foxes were issued by Forestry and Land Scotland despite strong objections from internal
Police probing two bird of prey incidents on sporting estate
Two new incidents in which birds of prey are alleged to have been illegally killed on a sporting estate in
Eagles at risk as landowning lobby delays move to license grouse shooting
A proposal to curb the killing of birds of prey by licensing grouse shooting in Scotland has been blocked by
Birds of prey killed or missing at grouse shooting estates
Over 70 birds of prey have been killed or gone missing at grouse shooting estates across Scotland since 2004, according
Failing efforts to combat wildlife crime prompt pressure for action
Scottish ministers’ attempts to defeat wildlife crime are unraveling as gamekeepers boycott government meetings and another prosecution over dead birds