STARK CHOICES: Tram extension for Capital or finish A9? Scotland can’t afford both without new PFI
Scotland’s fresh cohort of politicians – now settling into their parliamentary seats – face immediate stark choices. Sir Tom Hunter in his clarion call for ‘growth, growth, growth’ and genuine...
Political hopefuls respectfully clash at The Business breakfast
With the Scottish Parliament election days away, five candidates gathered at the Hoxton in Edinburgh for The Business’s Hustings, which followed an all-women expert panel on The Fine Art of...
SCOTTISH ELECTION 2026: Political leaders give their transition answers in The Business’ energy panel
With the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May, The Business sought the views of each of the main parties on the energy transition. At our Dealmakers’ breakfast event in Aberdeen, lots...
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...