Scotland’s abandoned buildings leave communities to bear the burden

Derelict buildings across Scotland are creating a plethora of problems. Local communities are bearing the brunt.

Fines for entering offshore marine protected areas don't go far enough, say critics

A total of 36 boats have been fined £140,000 in the last 10 months for entering Scotland's marine protected areas. But campaigners claim the fines are too small and may not be a sufficient deterrent.

Trump International Golf Links Scotland

4 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

Politics and power

Trump to miss out on Scottish council rates cut

A Scottish council is designing a £3 million rates relief scheme to try and avoid giving money to Donald Trump

Rob Edwards Feb 21, 2017

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

Trump golf course under attack from nature

Donald Trump may be bidding to be one of the most powerful men on earth, but he can’t hold

Rob Edwards Sep 19, 2016

Ministry of Defence under pressure on Trident balloon accident