Martyn McLaughlin Journalist
  • Glasgow
  • National World

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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The Scotsman

Focus Areas

  • Investigations

397 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Why Felixstowe strike leaves Scottish supply chains exposed

The strikes that started yesterday at Felixstowe port in Suffolk have not garnered much attention in Scotland.

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over 1 year ago
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Stand-up's pasta pun one liner named best joke of the Fringe

It is a pithy one-liner that left audiences ravioling on the floor.

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over 1 year ago
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Revealed: Billionaire Tory donor’s firms secure £40m in deals with Scotland’s struggling public s...

Recruitment companies controlled by a billionaire Conservative donor and peer have received tens of millions of pound...

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almost 2 years ago
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Tom Holland's social media hiatus can inspire others who are struggling

For Hollywood stars willing to lose themselves in the promotional churn that goes hand in hand with their profession,...

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almost 2 years ago
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Darius Danesh: Former Pop Idol contestant and Scottish singer Darius Danesh dies aged 41

Former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment at the age...

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almost 2 years ago
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Pleasance has questions to answer over Jerry Sadowitz cancellation - Martyn McLaughlin

I am sure Jerry Sadowitz finds few things more nauseating than a newspaper columnist rallying to his cause, but his f...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scots law professor hails breakthrough in historic race massacre court case

A Scottish law professor has helped secure a major step forward in a pioneering legal action which is seeking justice...

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almost 2 years ago
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Calls grow to roll out statutory swimming lessons in Scottish primary schools

For more than half a century, Gina Logan has been a stalwart of Scottish swimming, helping to train generations of te...

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almost 2 years ago
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Why Alex Jones defamation ruling will not stem the flow of disinformation – Martyn McLaughlin

The successful legal action against Alex Jones, one of the world’s most prominent conspiracy theorists, was satisfyin...

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almost 2 years ago
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Analysis: High stakes FBI investigation leaves more than Donald Trump at risk

Spare a thought, if you can, for Eric Trump.

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almost 2 years ago
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Police Scotland hit by over 2,800 suspected data breaches, report finds

Police Scotland has been hit by more than 2,800 suspected data breaches or data security incidents since the start of...

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almost 2 years ago
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Pillow fights and laughter with Fringe return

It was the knockout blow landed by a particularly over-excited six year-old that really hit home how much I have miss...

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