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Alex Salmond
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Trump golf links will be stripped of conservation status, say experts
Rare sand dunes on the Aberdeenshire coast could be stripped of their nature conservation status because of Trump’s golf course.
Sturgeon’s claim that SNP scrapped tuition fees is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at Nicola Sturgeon's claim that the SNP scrapped tuition fees.
Scottish candidates raise thousands through election crowdfunders
Scottish general election candidates have raised more than £200,000 through crowdfunding sites, The Ferret can reveal.
Did the SNP government end hospital parking charges?
Ferret Fact Service looks at Alex Salmond's claim that the SNP-led government ended hospital parking charges in 2008.
Charlotte Street Partners lobbying for Rupert Murdoch papers
Influential PR firm Charlotte Street Partners is lobbying on behalf of Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper titles in Scotland.
Charity head remained in post almost four years after disqualification
Scottish Government grant recipient involved in Alex Salmond's Iran visit remained as charity head for almost four years despite being disqualified from holding a directorship
SNP promise to ditch Trident dissed by US diplomats
The US Embassy in London dismissed Scottish Government plans to get rid of Trident after independence, according to secret cables published by The Ferret.
Ministers told to release Prince Charles letters
The freedom of information watchdog has criticised the Scottish Government for keeping 'black spider' letters from Prince Charles secret.
Amazon cashes in on public money while workers pay for buses
Amazon received almost £1m in Scottish Government grants in 2015 while its agency staff are being bussed from Glasgow to Fife to work 60 hour weeks.