All-tenure development is vital to solving our housing emergency
When discussing solutions to the housing crisis, the instinct is often – understandably – to focus on social and affordable housing. However, increasing supply of those tenures alone will not...
The high-wire juggling act for Edinburgh Fringe event organisers
What are the key elements of ensuring sustainability for performing arts organisations, business events and venues? What are the trade-offs between box office returns and maintaining creative innovation and astonishing...
Scottish spin-out seeks funding for concrete supplement which curbs carbon emissions
A Scottish university spinout has invented a process which turns low-value mineral waste into carbon-negative materials and can replace a percentage of cement used in construction.The approach, by a team...
Making Wool Cool
Fast fashion watch out. The Scottish textile industry is fighting backThe hardy sheep has played a rough and scratchy part in Scotland’s history. Those docile grazing beasts have been blamed...
The Highlands as a sustainability powerhouse
Four years ago, while walking my dogs near the Moy windfarm close to where I live in the Scottish Highlands, I was struck by a powerful realisation. Standing beneath those...
Tech sector ‘a real hotspot’ in deals market
Scottish activity slowing but real estate also showing ‘positive signs of recovery’ Although latest figures point to a slowing down of activity in Scotland’s deals market, there are grounds for...
Taking stock of the renewables landscape
Leading law firm reflects on two years of changes and examines their impact on developers Our annual Renewable Energy Seminar is set to take place this year on 6 November....
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...
Why Shetlanders faces the biggest energy bill
There’s no shortage of wind and no shortage of turbines. So why are people – particularly in the Shetlands islands – still facing huge energy bills? nd Vladimir Putin? It...
Mitsui’s port deal with Roy MacGregor’s GEG
Global Energy Group, created by Highland entrepreneur Roy MacGregor, has agreed the sale of three group companies, including the Port of Nigg, to long term Japanese investor, Mitsui.The acquisition by...