Shetland’s mussel power: A shining example of co-operative spirit
How co-operation powers Shetland’s Island’s mussel industry: Every one of the Shetland boats is family-owned and worked by the family. On a brisk and breezy summer morning, Kenny Pottinger steers...
The Big Interview: Rock star Alistair Borthwick is stretching way beyond core quarrying business
Chief executive officer of the Hillhouse Group, has big plans for the future of the company We’ve all learned that Scots invented the modern world. Two hundred years ago, John...
Business succession: The four Fs in family enterprises
There are many Fs that could be considered regarding family enterprises, the obvious one being ‘family’ itself. But there are four other Fs which have been significant issues during my...
Why our pandemic saviours need a national champion
Practitioners tell The Business DealMakers’ event that life science sector is hampered by lack of funding and policymaking support Scotland desperately needs a national champion to re-ignite its struggling life...
NHS governance is in poor health: here’s how to fix it
One of Scotland’s most senior corporate figures has written a book which contains many harsh truths about the way Scotland’s public sector is run The state of corporate governance within...
From Aberdeen to the world: building the next generation of life science companies
Aberdeen has a long history of life sciences innovation and commercialisation. Today, ONE Life Sciences is using this heritage as a focused growth platform for companies that need scientific depth,...
DEATH OF A HERO: Tributes pour in for Sir Ian Wood, a titan of entrepreneurial Scotland
Tributes have been pouring in from Scotland and further afield for Sir Ian Wood, 84, who has died. The Business would also like to pass on its condolences for the...
Scottish hotels urged to take action on £63m hike in business rates
Scotland’s hotels – scorched by a combined £63 million increase in rates – are being urged to ‘use or lose’ their right to appeal against increases to their rateable values...
Rise in investment provides boost on innovation and entrepreneurship
Scotland had a record-breaking year for investment value in 2025, outstripping the post-pandemic peak years of 2021 and 2022. A total of £1.15bn was raised compared with £906m in 2024,...
Edinburgh Fringe Festival is open for business
Love the Fringe’s corporate membership programme gives Scottish businesses a compelling reason to invest in the world’s greatest arts festival — and a tangible return on every pound spent.Every August,...