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Stuart Wallace CEO of Forth Ports with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at the Port of Leith today

Offshore wind milestone - how £50m investment landed at Port of Leith
“We have a clear vision and today we commit to investing a further £50m in Leith, from our own resources, to support Inch Cape and future renewables projects” - Stuart Wallace, chief executive of Forth Ports
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks to the media about the Office for National Statistics GDP stats for October during a visit to the Darwen Banking Hub in Darwen, Lancashire.

Experts react to UK’s economic contraction - what’s next for growth?

Some of the equipment on display in the Edinburgh outlet of audio dealer Loud & Clear, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

25-year record: Inside the Edinburgh hi-fi dealer embracing streaming and vinyl

3 Lessons from Scotland's November Economic Data from RBS Chief Economist Seb Burnside

Three lessons from an economist about Scotland in November

Tennent’s owner C&C Group has hired Roger White, the former boss of Irn-Bru maker AG Barr, as its new chief executive.

From Irn-Bru to Tennent’s - new boss of drinks group named

Glasgow-headquartered regional carrier Loganair has been introducing a fleet of ATR aircraft.

Loganair battles headwinds to connect communities with plusher, quieter planes

If you don't have a sleigh pulled by magical reindeer to take you to your festive destination, be prepared in case of cancellations (Picture: Adobe)

What to do in the face of a festive disaster - Martyn James

Add The Braw Tech Podcast to your download queue

The podcast showcasing Scottish tech to the world

People need energy on still days when the wind does not blow, so where is it going to come from? (Picture: Peter Byrne)

Scotland's energy depends on gas – and we forget that at our peril Brian Wilson

Regulator Ofcom has fined Royal Mail £10.5 million for missing its post delivery targets in the 2023-2024 financial year.

Why Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million - has public trust eroded?

Retail expert Stuart Chalmers has been examining gifting trends

How retailers can unwrap the key to festive shopping success

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McLaren Packaging receiving the Innovation in Packaging accolade at the Spirit Business Awards 2024.

Ad Feature Sustainability in Scotch can mean many things

Ad Feature Annandale unveils first 10-year-old malt since its re-opening

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Ad Feature How robotics is being used in whisky

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I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

According to one study, Donald Trump’s plans could add as much as $15 trillion to the nation’s debt over a decade (Picture: Chip Somodevilla)

Why Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance Professor David McMillan

The owners of world-renowned, five-star Inverlochy Castle have acquired Knockendarroch Hotel in Pitlochry, Scotland for an undisclosed sum.

Owners of five-star Scottish castle hotel snap up this country retreat

Paul Bell, The Anchor Practice

Edinburgh New Town specialist psychotherapy clinic grows to meet demand

Glasgow's OVO Hydro has been named venue of the year.

Glasgow OVO Hydro crowned the best in the UK at major awards ceremony

First-time buyers will get more for their money in Dundee than the Central Belt (Picture: Adobe)

Scottish housing market is lively, dynamic and growing

Muir Mhòr project director David Hinshelwood

Pioneering Scottish floating offshore wind farm project hits major milestone

More than 100 Marston’s pubs across the UK will now be serving up Hawkstone, including several in Scotland.

The Scottish Marston's pubs now serving up Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer

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The rules and regulations for storm and bad weather insurance payouts

VPZ director Greig Fowler, as he unveiled the partnership with supermarket chain Morrisons.

Scottish vaping firm teams up with Morrisons to launch 10 new stores

AI and Net Zero are predicted to transform the fortune's of Scotland's three largest cities

How AI and Net Zero will transform three Scottish cities by 2050

1000s to receive £300 as new Household Support Fund schemes launched

The Fire Stick makes any TV smart

How police detect people using ‘dodgy’ firesticks

Plans for 'no standing charge' energy tariffs to help households

A computer generated image of how the block of flats could look

City centre offices to be replaced by 400-bed student apartments

An example of a battery energy storage system. These consist of one or more large batteries that store electrical power for use at a later time.

Anger over plans for battery storage site 70m from Scottish school

The ESPC Property Information Centre is relocating from its current George St address

ESPC announces relocation of Property Information Centre

CirrusHQ's new Head of Sales, Craig Ridsdill

CirrusHQ appoints AWS exec as Head of Sales

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Cost of a 2024 Christmas dinner revealed - bad news for potato fans

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Martin Lewis says you have no Christmas gift refund rights

Whisky is just one key element in Scotland’s massive food and drink sector (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Why securing a ‘just transition’ is about more than oil and gas - Iain Clunie

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I'm a career coach - and your personality is holding you back at work

A fire stick

Every area targeted in police crackdown on 'dodgy' firesticks

Lord Mervyn Davies joins Shot Scope board as Chairman ahead of 2025 global expansion plan

Scottish golf tech start-up adds financial luminary and tennis exec

Bosses at electricity firm SSEN Transmission have set out a £22 billion, five-year plan that they say will help the UK towards its clean energy targets as well as supporting tens of thousands of jobs.

SSEN's £32 billion grid vision could support tens of thousands of jobs

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Green light for colossal battery storage site outside Scottish town

Following the deal with Star, Steve Steele will continue to lead Aberdeen-headquartered STR as its chief executive.

Aberdeen subsea specialist doubles headcount to 110 and plots acquisitions

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More than two dozen businesses were created every day in Glasgow during the first half of 2024

Top spots for new companies in 2024 revealed and one city stands out

Scottish consumers are set to channel some more spending into this festive season, according to PwC’s Festive Predictions.

Revealed: How Scots plan to celebrate and spend budgets this Christmas

Keith Muir, Davidson & Robertson Assocaite Director

How best to capitalise on woodland for investment and climate change?

Martin Hall, Davidson & Robertson Senior Director & President of CAAV

The unintended consequences for tenant farmers facing tax relief changes

PR expert Jack Hope specialises in the built environment

Does the good news on housebuilding stand up?

HeatTech clothing from Uniqlo will be distributed to homeless individuals in Scotland this winter.

Uniqlo donates 2,500 thermal items to Social Bite

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'I'm only spending £100 on each child this Christmas - a fair amount'

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes spoke at an Alba Partners roundtable event

Why Kate Forbes says entrepreneurs are 'lifeblood' of Scottish economy

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The 8 major changes coming to UK drivers in 2025

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The 'Coupon King' shares his tips and simple hacks to save big in 2025

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Cavity Wall Insulation scandal causes damp, debt and devastation

Tony Davidson of Kilmorack Gallery said "people and nature" were being sacrificed by the energy developments now encircling Beauly.

Highlanders 'under siege' as aristocrat opens up land for substation

First Minister John Swinney looks on as Finance Secretary Shona Robison presents the government's Budget. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The key battlegrounds for Scottish Budget negotiations

Plans for an app to secretly record noisy neighbours shelved

Exclusive Double-digit council tax rises on table after end to rates freeze

How Scottish business hopes and confidence have been dashed - yet again Paul Waterson

The US is the biggest market for Novosound's ultrasound wearable technology

Talk about the T-Word: tackling Trump’s tariffs

Helping out at a project such as a community cafe is a great way of giving (Picture: Adobe)

What would Charles Dickens do this Christmas? Martyn James on personal finance

You could be sitting on a Lottery jackpot - check for unclaimed prizes

New figures from the Law Society of Scotland show the profession is going from strength to strength.

Bright future for Scots legal sector as unprecedented figures revealed

Black Friday sales boosted retail revenue by more than 10% in Scotland, with footfall increasing by almost 5% compared to 2023, latest figures show.

Shopping patterns for Black Friday reveal why 2024 was boom year

Black Friday sales boosted retail revenue by more than 10% in Scotland, with footfall increasing by almost 5% compared to 2023, latest figures show.

Shopping patterns for Black Friday reveal why 2024 was boom year

Tom Stocker is an expert in business law

Don’t be caught out by fraud offence that’s on way

Harper Macleod said its corporate and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) team advised on 42 transactions in October, as business owners and acquiring companies acted ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ eagerly-awaited, maiden fiscal statement.

Why Budget triggered 'deal a day' for leading Scottish law firm

Scotland and the Global Power Shift: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges by 2025

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On Wednesday Orbex, a rocket manufacturing company which was also constructing the spaceport, suddenly announced it is pausing development at Sutherland and will instead launch from the rival SaxaVord Spaceport on the northern tip of the Shetland Islands.

Public money probe as Orbex shifts focus for space project

Ms Robison told MSPs: “We are going to ramp up action on housing, investing £768 million in affordable homes.

Analysis Construction is booming but housebuilding is lagging in Scotland

Equinor employs around 300 people in oil and gas roles in the UK, while Shell employs about 1,000 people in similar jobs.

Two North Sea giants combining - what does it mean for Scottish jobs?