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

The Tory treasurer, an offshore company and Scotland’s biggest data centre plan

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

Investigations

Dundee University taxpayer bailout refused after probe into £80m cash balance

The Scottish Funding Council has determined that the university has too much cash to receive a taxpayer bailout. Unions say it shows the level of cuts at Dundee is unnecessary.

Paul Dobson Oct 9, 2026

The Trump Organization

3 articles

Politics and power

Aberdeenshire residents urge council to say sorry for backing Trump

Aberdeenshire Council is facing calls to apologise for supporting the development of Donald Trump’s golf course in Menie, which

Jamie Mann Apr 15, 2019

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

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

Rob Edwards Apr 18, 2016