Thousands of Scots don’t have a home. Some new MSPs have more than one

Several of Holyrood’s newest politicians have property portfolios. Campaigners claim they are “profiting” from Scotland’s housing emergency.

Karin Goodwin, Jamie Mann, Paul Dobson May 17, 2026

Climate and the Environment

Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them

Our latest investigation has found the financial rewards of Scotland’s energy transition are being unevenly distributed. The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm developers make to local communities.

Louis Boyd-Madsen, Paul Dobson May 10, 2026

Fact Checks

Claim SNP government only increased teacher numbers by 75 is Mostly True

Conservative candidate Meghan Gallacher made the claim in a special education debate hosted by the BBC.

Alastair Brian May 7, 2026

Thousands of Scots don’t have a home. Some new MSPs have more than one

Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them

Claim SNP government only increased teacher numbers by 75 is Mostly True

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