The Guga Hunt: Why a centuries-old Hebridean tradition is facing renewed scrutiny

The Ferret did a deep dive to explain why a bird cull on Lewis dating back centuries is causing outrage amid claims it's a "blood sport"

Councils were given millions to tackle the nature crisis. Some spent it on office costs

The Scottish Government gave local authorities £20m to tackle a "nature emergency". But we found that around £4m of that sum was spent on fixing cars and office equipment, among other non-environmental spending

Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance

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Society

Home Office bill will “scythe” protections for trafficking victims in Scotland, lawyers warn

The Home Office is planning to take “a scythe” to protections currently offered to trafficking victims in Scotland – including sexually

Karin Goodwin Apr 3, 2023

Human rights

Children suffer as reports of human trafficking in Scotland rise

Dozens of children were among 207 victims of human trafficking reported in Scotland in 2017, according to a new report

Ailean Beaton Jun 14, 2018

The Guga Hunt: Why a centuries-old Hebridean tradition is facing renewed scrutiny

Councils were given millions to tackle the nature crisis. Some spent it on office costs

This Trump donor has snapped up a slice of Scotland’s wind

Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance

Home Office bill will “scythe” protections for trafficking victims in Scotland, lawyers warn

Children suffer as reports of human trafficking in Scotland rise