Alastair Brian is The Ferret’s fact-check lead who heads Ferret Fact Service and runs fact-checking workshops across the country.

He has previously been a reporter for STV News, ITV Border and BBC Scotland across features, news and politics.

Alastair graduated in MA Multimedia Journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2013, and has a BA in Politics and International Relations from the University of Aberdeen.

Last modified:
06/08/2025
Alastair Brian
Title:
Fact-check lead
Country:
United Kingdom
City:
Edinburgh
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