Closing thoughts on the emergency: what Scotland’s politicians offered
The Business of Housing 2026 concluded with the politicians who will decide what happens next.Cabinet Secretary for Housing Màiri McAllan took the stage, before being joined by MSPs Willie Rennie,...
Housing, talent and capital: Scotland’s big economic test
It was important for the inaugural Business of Housing conference to set out a position at the intersection of Scotland’s wider economy and the demographic dilemma.This shift was obvious when...
Why solving Scotland’s housing emergency is an economic necessity
Ruaridh Hanna, director of policy at The Business, reflects on the inaugural Business of Housing 2026 summit in Edinburgh which laid out the vexing issues – and heard how practical...
How procurement frameworks can help turn ambition into delivery
Scotland’s housing emergency has been widely acknowledged, but recognition alone will not solve it. The real challenge is turning ambition into delivery.At the recent housing event hosted by The Business,...
Turning planning ambition into real progress can avert a lost decade
Scotland’s housing system is under significant strain, and the planning system in its current form is struggling to respond. Yet this moment also brings an important opportunity.With the Scottish Parliament...
Why Scotland is struggling to build the homes it desperately needs
Scotland has enormous potential to deliver the homes people need. Yet families, young professionals and first-time buyers still face limited supply and rising costs.Both the industry and government have signalled...
Ana Stewart joins The Business’ panel for Glasgow dealmaking breakfast
Ana Stewart, Scotland’s Chief Entrepreneur-To-Be, joins the panel for The Business Dealmakers’ Business Breakfast in Glasgow in September.Ana founded her digital consultancy business after graduation and grew it into a...
Carbon Finance creator picks up lifetime award at glittering WeDo event
Gordon Wilson, founder of Carbon Financial Partners, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 WeDO Scotland Awards, a WeDO event recognising more than two decades of...
Dynamic dozen are finalists for the top WeDO awards
WeDO, the leading independent organisation supporting entrepreneurs in Scotland, have announced the finalists for their 12th Annual WeDO Awards, honouring outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership across Scotland. This year’s awards are...
Discover the Balmoral’s group experiences in Edinburgh
The Balmoral, an iconic Edinburgh hotel, can be found at the city’s most prestigious address, No1 Princes Street. Since its grand opening in 1902, the hotel has been one of...