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.

Red Squirrels

3 articles

Climate and the Environment

Forest agency ‘massacre’ up to 2,000 baby red squirrels

The Scottish Government’s forestry agency has been accused of “indiscriminate massacre” after it admitted it could have killed nearly

Rob Edwards Dec 1, 2023

Climate and the Environment

We may have lost red squirrel nests, says forestry agency

The Scottish Government’s forestry agency has admitted that red squirrel nests may be “lost” when it cuts down trees,

Rob Edwards Jul 5, 2022

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Politics and power

Revealed: how the Prince lobbied on ‘pet projects’

The heir to the throne, Prince Charles, secretly lobbied Scottish ministers and public agencies to save red squirrels, protect bees,

Rob Edwards Oct 19, 2015