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...
The Big Interview: Dan McGrail of GB Energy switches on industry search lights
2026 is still in its infancy – but already one figure has emerged as a contender for those ‘Top Business Leaders of the Year’ slots. Dan McGrail, a Scouser who...
Scotland’s space man: Will Whitehorn’s call for a ‘new industrial revolution’
Edinburgh-born Will Whitehorn can claim to be the man who gave lift-off to the country’s excitingly poised space industry. And as far as he’s concerned the sky is the limit...
The Big Interview: The man who made Edinburgh take off
When Gordon Dewar took over, Edinburgh Airport was on a par with Glasgow. It is now way ahead and established as Scotland’s gateway to the world. How did he achieve...
The Big Interview: Clear-eyed vision of SNP’s leader in waiting
NB. This interview was undertaken several weeks before Kate Forbes’ decision to step back as Deputy First Minister and from the Scottish Parliament on 4 August 2025. She will not...
The Big Interview with Alan Gall: Making his marque in Scotland’s motor trade
From cleaning cars aged 12 in Kilmarnock to becoming brand director of Rolls-Royce in Saudi Arabia, Alan Gall has plenty of vehicle industry experience. And he is going to need...
Why Tony Rodgers is The Best Connected CEO in Scottish Manufacturing
Globe-trotting Tony Rodgers is a difficult man to pin down for long. The group chief executive of Emtelle has touched down at his Glasgow office hours before zooming off again...
Home Truths: The Big Interview with Graeme Bone, of Drum Property Group
If anyone can help solve the country’s housing crisis it is Graeme Bone, founder of Drum Property Group. He shares his vision – and his frustrations – in shaping Scotland’s...
Hunter Gatherer: The Big Interview, Sir Tom Hunter, Scotland’s Entrepreneurial Guru
Sir Tom Hunter shows no sign of slowing down. We should all be thankful for this. For the former sports shoe salesman in his early 60s, who made £260 million...
A position of power: The Business interview with Claire Mack of Scottish Renewables
If anyone is emerging as the figurehead of Scotland’s energy revolution, it is Claire Mack. We find out what drives the chief executive of Scottish Renewables. In the teeth of...