Adult adoptees are calling for access to genetic testing to address the ‘health gap’ caused by their lack of information ...

We looked at inspection reports from the body which certifies “highest standard” farms with a public-facing ‘green tick’ — ...

The University of Edinburgh has quietly paid more than £750,000 to a controversial consulting firm, fuelling suspicion it is helping bosses shape budget cuts that could see hundreds of jobs go.

Toxic chemicals used to kill fleas on hundreds of thousands of pets have contaminated more than 50 rivers across Scotland at levels that could harm wildlife, according to the Scottish Government’s ...

The Ferret is 10 and it’s celebrating the milestone with a refreshed look and renewed commitment to journalism that cuts through the static. In that spirit, we have launched De-noiser – a new ...

It’s a dank evening in Peterhead and someone is walking the streets of the north east town filming people. The man, seemingly drunk, is live streaming himself on Facebook and announces he’s on night ...

The man behind a Glasgow restaurant accused of being a Chinese secret police station has wined and dined senior Scottish ...

The UK Information Commissioner is facing criticism for endorsing the Ministry of Defence’s insistence on concealing issues with nuclear weapons because of growing threats from other countries.

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Wildlife in Scotland has weaker protection against damaging developments than wildlife in England and Wales, according to emails released by ...

Billy is a founder and co-editor of The Ferret. He's reported internationally and from Scotland, and focuses on far right extremism, human rights, animal welfare, and the arms trade. Likes longform ...