This is utterly fascinating.

Duncan Campbell@duncanc.bsky.social · 2w ago

Serious news - not reported until now. In the week the UK and NATO accused Russia of armed drone attacks in Leipzig, Britain's nuclear deterrent backup link was destroyed over the Yorkshire. Our story is here. bylinetimes.com/2026/09/08/k...

“Finally being compliant now doesn't suddenly erase years of documented breaches.” Animal Equality has criticised the regulatory response to alleged breaches at Mowi’s Loch Linnhe salmon farm

Sepa branded ‘toothless’ after salmon farm accused of 15 environmental breaches

The Scottish Government’s green watchdog sent seven letters over three years alleging multiple breaches at a fish farm – and then issued a final warning letter.

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🔴 NEW: Rules were tightened after Scottish Limited Partnerships were exploited for financial crime. But Moscow firms and a man accused of facilitating child sex abuse are still selling them for your “financial privacy”. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/a36c9a0d-fcd4-4a95-93bf-5281f6323518/

🔴 NEW: The Scottish Government’s green watchdog sent seven letters over three years alleging multiple breaches at a fish farm – and then issued a final warning letter. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/45345e93-2a89-41f0-a071-c69722040176/

🔴 NEW: This US-style right-wing political pressure group keeps its funders a secret. Its members have helped man Scotland’s anti-migrant and asylum demonstrations. Find out more: https://www.theferret.scot/p/a133bcc2-0540-4673-bf9f-96b6fd48ac63/

Interesting. www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/hinkl...

Hinkley Point C seeking appeal against environmental data transparency tribunal ruling | New Civil Engineer

The Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) decided on 26 June, following a hearing on 29 April, that NNB Generation Co (HPC) Ltd is a public

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This is utterly fascinating.

Duncan Campbell@duncanc.bsky.social · 2w ago

Serious news - not reported until now. In the week the UK and NATO accused Russia of armed drone attacks in Leipzig, Britain's nuclear deterrent backup link was destroyed over the Yorkshire. Our story is here. bylinetimes.com/2026/09/08/k...

What do you tell your GP when they ask about your family medical history and you simply don't know? Adult adoptees say missing information about inherited conditions is creating a gap in their healthcare. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/0906913a-0c9f-4ef2-8067-19de7f077f63/

The environment regulator has found concentrations of two flea treatment chemicals up to 25 times higher than those considered safe. Rivers that have been polluted include the Clyde, the Forth, the Almond, the Tweed, the Ayr and the Annan. Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4iKUuQM

Flea treatments help protect pets, but chemicals used in them are being found in Scottish rivers at levels that could harm wildlife. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/more-than-50-rivers-polluted-by-toxic-chemicals-used-to-treat-fleas-on-pets/

🔴NEW: 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 Scotland's environment watchdog. Read the full story👉 https://bit.ly/4iKUuQM

My story for @theferret.scot this morning revealing the pollution caused by the chemicals used to treat fleas on dogs and cats. www.theferret.scot/more-than-50...

More than 50 rivers polluted by toxic chemicals used to treat fleas on pets

Wildlife is under threat from water pollution caused by pesticides which are hazardous, widespread and persist for years.

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More than three quarters of Scottish salmon farms certified as “sustainable” broke the rules of the certifying body last year, but none lost their accreditation. www.theferret.scot/three-quarters-of-sustainable-salmon-farms-broke-environmental-rules-none-lost-their-accreditation

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This is a fascinating exposé by @danielshailer.bsky.social.

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 3w ago

More than three quarters of Scottish salmon farms certified as “sustainable” broke the rules of the certifying body last year, but none lost their accreditation. www.theferret.scot/three-quarters-of-sustainable-salmon-farms-broke-environmental-rules-none-lost-their-accreditation

Only a tiny percentage of Scotland’s most fragile natural environments are being monitored by the national agency tasked with protecting them. https://www.theferret.scot/just-three-per-cent-of-scotlands-most-fragile-natural-environments-are-monitored-by-the-agency-charged-with-protecting-them/

Very sad to learn that the Guardian’s former environment correspondent, Paul Brown, has died. He was a good guy. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a...

Paul Brown obituary

The Guardian’s environment correspondent at a time when international concern over the climate began to take hold

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The Scottish Government has been supportive of green data centres and is liaising with the industry. Critics argue that companies must not be allowed to “write the rules” https://www.theferret.scot/what-makes-a-data-centre-green-major-developers-are-lobbying-for-their-own-definition

The flag of banned loyalist terrorist groups and a neo-Nazi banner were displayed at a protest in Edinburgh organised by a far right group called the Scottish Defence League.

Loyalist terrorist and neo-Nazi flags displayed at Edinburgh anti-immigration protest

Loyalist paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland murdered hundreds of people during The Troubles. But far right activists flew their flag at an anti-immigration rally despite terror laws banning public support for terrorists.

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An interesting ruling confirming that private companies are covered by the Environmental Information Regulations. www.wsfp.co.uk/news/environ...

Hinkley generation company must now respond to requests for information

Hinkley generation company must now respond to requests for information

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Three Highland salmon farms have been accused of breaching animal welfare law by causing “unnecessary suffering” and allowing fish to suffocate to death. www.theferret.scot/salmon-farms-broke-law-fish-suffer/

Only one in eleven major summer festivals analysed by The Ferret has a 50/50 gender split, with representation across all festivals declining at headline level. theferret.scot/scotlands-music-festivals-headliners-male

A Highland trout abattoir has been accused of animal welfare abuses for the second time in less than a year following covert filming. https://www.theferret.scot/highland-trout-firm-accused-of-animal-welfare-abuses/

I've just seen an email from the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) saying that the wait for freedom of information appeals to be allocated to investigating officers is now nine months. This is way too long #FOI.

This, by @karingoodwin.bsky.social for @theferret.scot, is vital journalism.

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 2mo ago

🔴NEW: Those bereaved by suicide have a 65 per cent increased risk of taking their own lives. So why is there not more funding for support after tragedy strikes? Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/ad39760b-211c-4837-9cec-9fb06e620716/

🔴 NEW: The Scottish Government says the move was needed to tackle the "administrative burden" caused by the growth in AI-assisted objections to energy projects. Critics say it is a way to mute public opposition. Our latest: http://theferret.scot/ai-ban-emailed-objections-energy-projects

🔴 NEW: An investment vehicle managed by JP Morgan and state-backed firms from France, Norway and China own Scottish wind farms which have paid tens of millions in dividends this decade. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/scotland-wind-china-wall-street/

🔴NEW: An anti-immigration protest in Glasgow that turned violent last weekend attracted thousands of people. Those attending included loyalists from Northern Ireland with criminal convictions. Find out more: https://www.theferret.scot/p/0ca5aca1-ad92-4fd7-9bf1-110cac6c1ead/

🔴NEW: Far right group Knights Templar International, whose frontman Jim Dowson has a long history of involvement with far right groups, is now supporting Scotland’s new wave of night patrols. Our latest: www.theferret.scot/jim-dawson-funding-vigilante-scotland/

Glasgow properties are ultimately owned by the head of an investment firm behind a Russian shipping hub. Researchers say the port sustains Moscow’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. https://www.theferret.scot/this-russian-depot-supplies-putins-war-in-ukraine-its-boss-has-a-scottish-property-portfolio/