Lochs are classified as having a “good” environmental status based on samples from other lochs many miles away – and as much ...

Deer overpopulation in many parts of Scotland is harming the environment. Attempts to tackle the longstanding issue are ...

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A freedom of information response revealed there have been 193 charges in Scotland under the Terrorism Act 2000. The alleged offences link to banned groups like the Ulster Volunteer Force, Ulster ...

Luke Butterly is an investigative journalist in Belfast.

The number of Scottish terrorism charges in relation to Palestine Action in the last seven months is more than all the other ...

Rob has more than 40 years’ experience specialising in reporting on environmental issues. He has co-authored three books about nuclear power, produced radio and television programmes. He likes ...

Alastair leads our fact-checking arm, The Ferret Fact Service, and writes about disinformation and conspiracy theories. He also delivers training on media literacy and spotting disinformation. He ...

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A UK government watchdog has named two salmon farms in Scotland which have been reprimanded on animal welfare, following an appeal by The Ferret. The Animal and Plant Health Agency disclosed it had ...

On a gusty spring morning at Machrihanish Dunes, James Parker is talking about golf, nature, and this course’s resident sheep who are hidden somewhere amongst the rolling sand dunes. We’re on the ...