Oil watchdog faces 'conflict of interests' row over directors’ Shell and BP shares

Board members at the North Sea oil regulator hold Shell and BP shares. Critics say the investments raise questions about the body's independence.

Paul Dobson Oct 15, 2026

New salmon farmers scheme condemned as “greenwashing opportunity”

A new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when fish escape has been launched. But we found it is controlled by the industry prompting criticism.

Richard Baynes Oct 13, 2026

data centres

Scotland may be set to host one of the world’s most powerful data centres. The Conservative Party’s money man stands to benefit.

Paul Dobson, Jamie Mann Oct 11, 2026

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Human rights

Private security staff hired by Donald Trump to guard his Aberdeenshire golf course hid their handcuffs after concerns were raised

Rob Edwards Jan 31, 2017

Police Scotland have been accused of acting as Donald Trump’s private security force after charging a 61-year-old

Rob Edwards Apr 18, 2016