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Do your research before setting off on holiday and lessen the possibility of an awful apartment (Picture: Adobe)

What are your rights after a hellish holiday?
Be wary when booking a break or you may end up with a shock on arrival
Martyn James

Employee ownership is fast becoming a route to growth for ambitious, people-first Scottish companies (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Put your people first with employee ownership

Exterior view of The Social Hub in the Merchant City, Glasgow.

‘Hybrid’ hotel hub aimed at tourists and digital nomads has Edinburgh in sights

Who is the richest wrestler of all time in 2025? Cr: Getty Images.

Here are the 15 richest wrestlers in the world in 2025

Business leaders have warned that more firms may be forced to close for good.

‘Simply unsustainable’: The stark warning from Scotland’s business leaders

Energy Mutual's Kyle Smith and Sam Gray.

Scottish energy transition pioneer wins big in Shell LiveWire global competition
“Energy Mutual is a prime example of the real impact Shell LiveWire can make on a business with true ambition to play its part in energy transition”

Thurso, in Caithness, in the Highlands

Power cut leaves hundreds of homes without electricity on Good Friday

The 18th green at the Old Course (Pic: Mark Alexander)

Inside the new digital queueing system for golfers to play historic Old Course

Ballantine’s is one of the key Scotch whisky brands at Chivas Brothers, which is part of spirits giant Pernod Ricard.

Tariff turmoil deals a blow to owner of Scotland’s number two whisky producer

A helicopter douses a wild fire with water on the Isle of Bute on April 10 in Colintraive, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Ministers 'risk more wildfires spreading' with new muirburn system

Who is the richest footballer in the Champions League this season? Cr: Getty Images.

Here are the 15 richest footballers playing in the UCL 2025

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Modified Fire TV Stick users warned this is how police detect them

Across the UK and Ireland The Works has some 500 outlets, selling gifts, arts, crafts, toys, books and stationery. Picture: Piranha Photography

British retail giant with 500 stores opens fifth branch in Scottish city

Magic PR takes the virtual stage at SEO Rockstars, one of America’s leading SEO conferences, showcasing cutting-edge strategies in link-building and digital press distribution.

Magic PR announced as official sponsor for major US SEO Conference in the US

(L-R) Jane Blackwood and Linda Walker are promoted to the Harper Macleod partnership

Harper Macleod strengthens family law expertise with two new partners

Its ultra-efficient tree nursery in Fife is the world’s first to be verified carbon-negative

Scottish firm outpaces UK nations’ woodland creation

Average house prices in Edinburgh are now £295,133 – the highest in Scotland (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Ad Feature Scottish housing market still leads field across UK

Policymakers are due to meet at the Bank of England, above, on May 8 but economic storm clouds have been gathering.

UK inflation: May 8 interest rate cut ‘sure bet’ but will mortgage costs fall?

Adrian Murphy is the chief executive of Glasgow-based Murphy Wealth. Picture by Stewart Attwood

European giant overseeing £85bn in assets buys into Scotland's Murphy Wealth

Scottish engineering firm collapses with loss of nearly 50 jobs

Robert Rea, Head of Innovation, InnoScot Health

AI will never have capacity to replace human trailblazers or ‘understand art of ...

The Rebel Baker specialises in creating allergen-free products.

Ayr bakery on the rise after accessing support from Business Gateway

The Sweet & Salty variety comes in lower sugar

Fife-based Popcorn firm launches lower sugar variety which is sure to be a hit i...

Savings

Could Trump’s tariffs push cash ISA rates higher for UK savers?

The Avenue, Barnton

Cruden Homes partners with Senior Moves and Glenmore Mobility to support downsiz...

The Avenue, Barnton

Cruden Homes partners with Senior Moves and Glenmore Mobility to support downsiz...

People can now earn £3,000 from side hustles without having to file a tax return.

Best side hustles revealed for Lanarkshire locals following Gov announcement

People's lifestyles are becoming more active and varied as they get older

It’s time for a reality check on plans for retirement

Selling your car? Make sure you know its value

Compare top car valuation sites before selling or trading in

The Scotsman app is the best place to read The Scotsman online

The Scotsman app - the best way to get your daily dose of Scotland

Graham Kelly has been appointed as interim Managing Director of Caledonian Sleeper.

Caledonian Sleeper announces new interim Managing Director

Netflix started streaming WWE in January 2025

Scottish brands to cash-in on WWE WrestleMania ad opportunities

The UK government's holding in NatWest Group has fallen to below 3%.

NatWest share milestone: Taxpayer stake in RBS owner drops below 3%

Why walking at a brisk pace could slash the risk of heart problems

Joanna Morris

Scottish UK small business growth outlook hits 12-month low

Andrew Bowman on the left and Marco Rebecchi on the right

Inverclyde’s leading property firm marks significant growth as it celebrates fiv...

Netflix

TV licence rules for Netflix users explained

The Employment Rights Bill is the most substantial shift in UK employment rights in decades, says William McParland

It’s going to get harder to dismiss an employee

The Scottish Event Awards unveil shortlist

The Scottish Event Awards unveil shortlist

Stuart Miller is one of the two partners who led the store refit

Edinburgh opticians invests £30,000 in store refit

Vacant space above Edinburgh shops is being retrofitted as hotels (Picture: Getty)

Retrofit can help Scotland hit tough net zero target

Here are the 15 richest golfers in the world in 2025. Cr. Getty Images

Here are the 15 richest golfers in the world in 2025

Wood Group, the Aberdeen-headquartered FTSE-250 energy and engineering services business, employs more than 35,000 people globally and is involved in a wide range of projects.

New Wood Group bid values historic Scottish firm at £242m, down from over £1.5bn

(Photo: ADRIEN AUZANNEAU/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Iconic discount chain to open 45 new stores - possible locations

Mario Kart World will be available on Switch 2.

6 wild things that happened while playing Mario Kart World

Since the pandemic, more people are working from home full-time or on a more flexible, hybrid basis.

Why Scots are reluctant to head back to the office

The net-zero agenda is damaging the profitability of the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe (Picture: Ryan Jenkinson)

Why it's time to tame power of unelected climate campaigners Brian Monteith

Surfers harness wave power in their own way at Coldingham Bay (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

UK is wave energy world leader, but Labour risks blowing £260bn chance Ian Crossland

Bryan Shepka

Johnston Carmichael appoints new Head of Financial Services

There’s no Bar to helping Advocates with mental and physical wellbeing

There’s no Bar to helping Advocates with mental and physical wellbeing

Hollywood star Harrison Ford starred in a 12-episode series called ‘Once Upon a Time in Scotland’ for Glenmorangie, a Highland single malt Scotch whisky

Prepare for paid partnerships

Farming businesses will be particularly affected by Inheritance Tax changes, says Alexandra Lane

Be smart about passing on assets before you go

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Exclusive Forbes told to raise 'misogynistic and anti-LGBT laws' on UAE trip

Nintendo Switch 2 will arrive on June 5.

I spent 4 hours with the Nintendo Switch 2 - what I learnt

Grangemouth can be a new hub for sustainable industries (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Biotechnology is key to unlocking Grangemouth’s sustainable future

(Photo: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Early Easter benefit payments for 1000s as DWP and HMRC dates moved

(Photo: Pexels)

Upcoming UK bank holidays - when your next days off work are in 2025

Keith Crawley said it can take between three days to a month to make the pub models. Picture: J Dinse/PA Wire

See the artist who has made 'surreal' miniature models of Edinburgh's best pubs

Haylynn Canteen in Glasgow will close in May

Scottish cafe with 'phenomenal brunch' to close for good

Competitors play the 8th hole during Round Two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 19, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images

As Trump's tariffs hit trade, I'm promoting Scottish businesses in UAE Kate Forbes

The company takes by-products and waste from the food, drink and agriculture industries

Exclusive Kate Forbes declares 'Scotland open for business' on UAE trade visit

The beneficial effects of global trade are easy to underestimate (Picture: Justin Sullivan)

Why Trump's reckless war on globalisation is so dangerous Scotsman comment

How I save money on rail fares - in ways you might not have thought of

The headaches associated with online shopping should disappear soon… well, most of them (Picture: Adobe)

Goodbye to drip pricing in your online shopping

Electricity bills do not reflect the relatively cheap cost of energy produced by windfarms like Whitelees, near Eaglesham (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Why regional electricity bills are unlikely to cut prices Dr Nicholas Harrington

Factories showed a particular turnaround in activity in the latest GDP data.

UK GDP: Surprise growth spurt likely to prove calm before tariff-induced storm

The Fonab Castle hotel is located on the banks of the River Tummel in Pitlochry. Picture: Deloitte Debt & Capital Advisory

Historic five-star hotel in Scottish beauty spot to share in bumper £40m funding

Nick Murray is Director at TecTonic Night Summit

A prison food mentality will starve our ecosystem

Retailers will be hoping the sun continues to shine and shoppers get into their stride heading into Easter.

Scottish shopper footfall: Will an Easter rebound lift retailers’ spirits?

Restaurant owner says ‘future in doubt’ as rent hiked by over 300%

The Cabinet Office has a second headquarters in Glasgow.

Exclusive Scottish jobs 'deprioritised' as 2,100 Cabinet Office roles to be cut

Schools must inspire pupils to follow careers in science, engineering, and technology (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Education is the key element for attaining net zero goals

Donald Trump's inaccurate claims about trade could spark a discussion about the need for greater fairness (Picture: Kevin Dietsch)

Trump is right, global trade is unfair – but US is no victim Professor Andrew Lang