THE BIG INTERVIEW: Sir Brian Souter: The Life of Brian
Sir Brian Souter is an extraordinary entrepreneur who has always broken the mould. Now a sprightly 71, what continues to drive this contrarian challenger? Turbulence in the Middle East is...
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...
FEELING THE HEAT: Masterchef Dean Banks hits out a crippling taxes on hospitality sector
The 1925 at the Pompadour restaurant in The Caledonian Edinburgh has every right to claim its crown among Scotland’s finest. For generations the place has hosted kings, queens, political leaders...
The local heroes who know premium homes market
There is a global market for Scotland’s premium homes. But selling them is mostly entrusted to local firms There is a curious mixture of envy and admiration when we delve...
‘I often say you’re only as good as your last match, or business wise, the last experience of the guests you’ve had to stay’.
THE FIVE-MINUTE INTERVIEWWITH EILIDH SMITH, CAPTAIN OF GB MASTERS TENNIS TEAM, AND OWNER OF MORTON OF PITMILLY, RURAL HOLIDAY RESORT IN FIFE.Hello, Eilidh. Thank you for inviting me to visit...
Spring Deals in Focus
Satellite specialist closes funding round Sofant Technologies raised £6.25m as it prepared to launch into commercial production. The fundraising was led and syndicated by existing investor EMV Capital Partners and follows...
Edinburgh Worldwide’s out-of-this-world masterstroke: Saba Capital outmanoeuvred
John Glover reviews a year of surprises One of the techiest dealmaking battles kicked off in 2024, ran throughout 2025, and concluded in spring this year. Or so it might...
Growing pains: Government must prioritise a clear plan for growth
Facing a high degree of economic uncertainty as well as global turbulence, Scotland’s next government must prioritise a clear plan for growth Scotland’s next government must prioritise a clear plan...