Newsrooms around Scotland are always trying to put 'a kilt on the story'. For the past few weeks, that story has been MPs expenses.

Since The Daily Telegraph started publishing its claims, MPs have been cowering in the corners of Westminster, worrying who will be next in the paper's firing line.

But how have our Scottish MPs compared to their British counterparts? Any duck islands hiding in their shortbread tins?

Well, frankly no. But a few accusations aimed at the Scots have raised an eyebrow or two.

According to the Telegraph, Tam Dalyell – the ex-West Lothian Labour politician – attempted to claim £18,000 for bookcases two months before he retired in 2005. Mr Dalyell said he did not claim the full cost of the cases and only part of the sum was returned to him. Meanwhile, former Home Secretary John Reid claims included a 'black glitter toilet seat' for 30 quid.

Linlithgow and Falkirk East MP Michael Connarty, on the other hand, claimed an alarm clock for £250. Alex Salmond, our First Minister, scoffed £1,700 on food - after he took over Scotland's top office.

And what about veteran Liberal Democrat Sir Menzies Campbell, who claimed for a number of household items including a loo brush, or Michael Martin – the departing Speaker – who, according to the newspaper, claimed £1,400 for chauffeurs in Glasgow. He was also blamed for standing in the way of the disclosure of the MPs expenses in the first place.

But what about their English contemporaries?

According to the Telegraph, Hazel Blears, the Communities Secretary, claimed for three different properties in a single year, while ministerial colleague Margaret Beckett got into trouble with the Fees Office after attempting to claim £600 for hanging baskets and potted plants.

And the ridiculous?

The newspaper claimed David Willetts, the Shadow Innovations, Universities and Skills Secretary, paid for the installation of 25 light bulbs in his home. Oh Dear.

The claims of Sir Peter Viggers also drew a few chuckles of disbelief, after the Telegraph reported he used £1,645 of taxpayers money to pay for a floating duck house in the garden pond of his Hampshire home. He has already stated he will stand down at the next election.

But the prize for the most jaw-dropping expense claim exposed by the newspaper goes to Tory MP Douglas Hogg. He has agreed to repay £2,115 of tax payer's money which he used to clear the moat on his country estate. He has also said he will step down come the election.

And they wonder why voters are so annoyed?