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.

Sarah Malone

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Human rights

Police accused Trump resort of getting access law wrong

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

Climate and the Environment

Sturgeon cautions Trump for scrapping environmental deal

Donald Trump has come under fire from Nicola Sturgeon for ditching a legal agreement he made with the Scottish Government

Rob Edwards Dec 12, 2016

Politics and power

Woman charged with peeing at Trump golf course

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

Rob Edwards Apr 18, 2016