Edinburgh University told staff it bought valuable property amid funding crisis…then denied it
Unions have called for urgent clarity from Edinburgh university after it published an “incorrect” memo that said it had purchased an iconic A-listed office block while it was laying off staff.
Whisky, salmon and the black, black oil: Who runs Scotland’s most iconic exports?
In our Who Runs Scotland series so far, we have revealed the industries which have the most access…
Revealed: The organisations with powers to seize evidence, search premises, and spy on Scots
Organisations in Scotland using obscure powers to investigate the general public reported nearly 40,000 alleged crimes to prosecutors in the last four years.
Far right group condemned for targeting teenager who posted racist content
Far right group condemned for targeting young men after one of its teenage activists posted racist, misogynistic and Islamophobic messages on social media.
Abused by fraudsters: A timeline of Scottish Limited Partnerships
A timeline of how Scottish Limited Partnerships, created in 1907, became attractive vehicles for secrecy, fraud, and global financial crime.
Muirhouse, SLPs and the King of Fraud
How Scottish Limited Partnerships linked to global fraud, money laundering, and sanctioned individuals are hiding in plain sight, from Muirhouse flats to Tesco-adjacent offices.
The Money Trail: Investigating finance
We spent the past year investigating how Scotland is used to hide illicit wealth, from dark money to offshore land deals. Here's what we found out
Giant supertrawlers routinely fish in Scotland’s marine protected areas
Giant supertrawlers routinely fish in Scotland’s marine protected areas, damaging precious marine life and fish populations, despite the UK Government having had the powers to stop them since Brexit.
Scots trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally”
Scots trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally” and councils are failing to ensure they comply with animal welfare regulations.