Political claims, statements and decisions examined against the available evidence.
John Swinney's SNP Government plans to combine Scottish Government and Scottish Development International offices into an expanded Scotland House network operating in more than 40 locations.
John Swinney's Scottish Government has demanded a Scottish Visa, Rural Visa and Scottish Graduate Visa just a day after publishing its draft legislation for another independence referendum.
First Minister John Swinney has published a draft Bill for a second Scottish independence referendum, but Holyrood still needs Westminster to transfer the legal powers required to hold the vote.
Scottish Ballet has cancelled five Edinburgh performances of Cinders, warning that rising accommodation costs and Edinburgh's new visitor levy are making touring to the capital increasingly difficult.
First Minister John Swinney has requested military aerial support from the UK Government to help tackle the Cairngorms wildfire, now in its 11th day, as residents are evacuated from Nethy Bridge.
First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that US tariffs on Scotch whisky have been fully removed, calling it a significant benefit for the industry after months of lobbying.