Highland contractor expands to secure £500m of energy contracts in next five years
An ambitious Highland company already grasping the opportunity of the green transition across Scotland is civil engineering contractor Global Infrastructure (Scotland), based in Beauly.The company, part of the Inverness-based Global...
Scotland’s green transition demands ‘approved and reliable’ electrical expertise, says SELECT leader
The ‘Great Electrification’ of Scotland — with renewable energy at its core — desperately needs more qualified electricians who are properly trained and understand the changing landscape.SELECT is the body...
£530m plan helps Perth and Kinross top regional list for business investment
Food, drink and hospitality are the drivers for green sustainable growth in Perth and Kinross. The region has been named the UK’s top local authority for business growth potential for...
THAT’S A RESULT: Scottish football nets more than £820m for economy
Our national sport, the glorious game of football, contributed an estimated £820m to the Scottish economy and supported 14,315 jobs in the season 2023/2024, research has found.And it looks as...
ECONOMY UPDATE: Scotland’s cash-strapped councils face nasty sting from Robison’s Budget
Shona Robison, the Scottish Finance Secretary, stood up earlier this week in the Scottish Parliament and delivered the SNP’s pre-election Scottish Budget. Some commentators called her speech a ‘crowd pleaser’ while...
RBS’s ‘Power of Convening’ to help scale up Scotland
Scotland’s high-growth contenders need help to super-charge their sales in 2026. With sustainable growth a national priority, Royal Bank of Scotland is forging ahead with two high-profile Accelerator programmes: for...
Going for a song: Economy shows signs of stability
Scotland’s economy shows signs of resilience amid persistent challenges. Inflation remains above target but is stable, while the labour market has loosened despite strong wage growth.Consumer sentiment remains negative but...
Businesses must help shape new powers to drive regional growth
Scotland’s regions are diverse, with distinct (as well as shared) strengths and challenges. Yet, in terms of governance, Scotland is one of the most centralised countries in Europe.Over the last...
Inflation hit by summer getaway costs
Mixed signals on economy but families suffer as holiday airfares see 30 per cent jump A complex, and at times contradictory, picture has emerged from recent economic data. Inflationary pressures...
Chancellor aims hard hit on higher income taypayers
Concern widespread over Chancellor’s warnings of ‘tough choices’ If ‘soak the rich’ is now a serious statement of intent from the Labour Govern ment, then an increasing number of moderately...