Hundreds of protected areas are under pressure from Scotland’s massive deer herd. Most agree deer numbers must be controlled to protect the environment, but are split on what should be done.
Edinburgh University students were “interrogated” by police at their desks over posters featuring Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, prompting dozens to complain.
Unsafe levels of faecal bacteria were recorded at dozens of Scotland’s best beaches this summer. Swimmers and paddlers could be at risk, but officials insist water quality remains high.
Who is influencing our politicians? Who controls our industries, our schools and local services, impacts our environment and profits from policy? From exposing revolving doors to revealing backroom deals, our award-winning Who Runs Scotland series reveals who really holds power in our country.
Who Runs Scotland? That’s the question we have been trying to answer in our latest series. Often, in media
The latest frontier of Scotland’s industry may well be space, with significant investment being made in this emerging sector.
The defence sector is one of Scotland’s most controversial industries, and regularly lobbies ministers and MSPs. As part of
The power and influence of the wealthiest in society has been one of the main themes of The Ferret’s
Unions have called for urgent clarity from Edinburgh university after it published an “incorrect” memo that said the cash-strapped institution
Nearly a third of Scotland’s most-read national newspapers are owned in a US tax haven – and that proportion may
In our Who Runs Scotland series so far, we have revealed the industries which have the most access to political
Over 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the first minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing
The UK Government has been accused of acting as the “promotional wing” of the multinational salmon farming industry, after a
Scotland’s most influential public relations companies are staffed by former politicians, government ministers, spin doctors and newspaper editors, The
Organisations in Scotland using obscure powers to investigate the general public reported nearly 40,000 alleged crimes to prosecutors in
Lobbying and access to the corridors of power have been key themes of the first week of The Ferret’s
