Corrections

We will get things wrong. When we do, we say so plainly and fix it where it appeared. A publication that examines other people's errors has to be straight about its own.

How we correct

When we learn of a factual error, we correct the piece where it ran, add a dated note at the foot explaining what changed, and keep the record honest rather than quietly overwriting it. Substantive corrections are also logged on this page.

Three things we distinguish

• Correction — we stated a fact wrongly. Always noted.
• Update — an ongoing story moved on; the piece was accurate as of its date. Marked as an update, not a correction.
• Clarification — the fact was right, but the wording invited a wrong reading. Noted where it matters.

Tell us we're wrong

Email editor@cairnreview.com with the piece, the specific claim, and the source that corrects it. We will look into it and reply. If you are right, we fix it, and we will credit the catch if you would like.

The log

No corrections yet. This page will list them as they happen.