Martyn McLaughlin Journalist
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Martyn McLaughlin is the investigations correspondent and a columnist for The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday. He was named Daily Reporter of the Year at the UK Regional Press Awards in 2019, and again in 2020.

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  • Investigations

397 Articles
2 days ago
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Ferries Scotland: Kate Forbes warned of 'urgent' need for new ferry deal for troubled Ferguson Ma...

Kate Forbes said government wants to see “sustainable” future for Ferguson Marine

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5 days ago
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Historic Scottish rail depot reopens with plans for up to 5,000 jobs

The deal marks a new chapter in The Caley’s storied 168-year heritage

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8 days ago
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More than half of Scottish quangos fall foul of transparency law

Warning that lack of spending data is indicative of ‘culture of secrecy’

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8 days ago
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Analysis: Lack of quango transparency does Scottish public a disservice

Lack of accountability comes amid proliferation of quangos under SNP rule

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9 days ago
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‘Concern’ as Scottish NHS bodies rack up multimillion pound PR and consultancy bills

Questions over spending by health organisations facing major deficits

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9 days ago
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After SNP's 17 years of failure on climate change, things are about to get worse – Martyn McLaughlin

The optimism that I sensed at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow seems like a distant memory as Kate Forbes rejoins ...

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10 days ago
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Quangos Scotland: The top 10 spending quangos for public relations - VisitScotland, NatureScot, S...

In the latest in The Scotsman’s investigative series on the nation’s quangos, the top ten spenders on public relation...

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10 days ago
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Quangos Scotland: Anger over 'lavish' £120m quango bill on public relations and consultants

Ministers asked to justify costs at time of budget constraints

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11 days ago
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Quangos Scotland: The merry-go-round of non-executive directors on quango boards - Scottish Polic...

The Scotsman’s series on quangos looks at the figures helming the boards – and how much they are paid

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12 days ago
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‘Eye-watering’ Scotland quango chief salaries in breach of public pay rules - Scottish Water, Sco...

Scrutiny of chief executive salaries attached to Scotland’s quangos has kick-started The Scotsman’s week-long series

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12 days ago
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Quangos Scotland: What is a quango? What Scottish organisations can be called a quango?

The Scotsman has launched an investigative series into quangos – but just what are these quasi-autonomous organisations?

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12 days ago
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Firework riot officers preparing legal action against Police Scotland over Niddrie Bonfire Night ...

Dozens of officers reported hearing issues in wake of Bonfire Night attacks

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