Fact check 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. Alastair Brian Feb 11, 2026
Investigations 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". Karin Goodwin Feb 10, 2026
Investigations 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. Alastair Brian, Karin Goodwin Feb 8, 2026
Climate and the Environment A ‘toxic tour’ of Glasgow’s links with fossil fuel industry As hosts of the COP 26 climate summit, Glasgow has been keen to promote its green image and position itself Stuart Spray, Don Williamson Nov 12, 2021
Animal welfare Probe into ‘repulsive’ shooting of stag caught on film An investigation has been launched into a video showing a stag being shot and killed in a Highland loch. The Ferret Journalists Nov 7, 2020
