Hundreds of monkeys imported thousands of miles to Scotland for experiments

Macaques are a listed endangered species known for their intelligence. Large numbers have been shipped more than 6,000 miles to Scotland for experiments.

Billy Briggs Nov 5, 2026

Climate and the Environment

Anders Povlsen is Scotland's green billionaire. He's also the biggest shareholder in a fast fashion brand 'harming' the environment

A new report claims Asos, part owned by Scotland’s richest man, is still harming the environment and not adequately supporting its workers. Asos says it is committed to addressing concerns about the fashion industry.

Karin Goodwin Nov 2, 2026

The Money Trail

A 'loophole' for money launderers: reforms to much-abused Scots business schemes face delays

The UK Government will soon force many company owners to prove their identities. We don’t know when the people behind much-abused Scottish business schemes will face the same measures.

Diogo Augusto, Jamie Mann Nov 1, 2026

Space Hub Sutherland

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Human rights

Spy satellites destined for Scottish spaceports

The arms industry is preparing to use two spaceports planned for Scotland to launch military spy satellites, an investigation by

Rob Edwards Sep 6, 2020