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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society venue on Bath Street, Glasgow. Pic: Peter Sandground

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner ‘resilient’ in face of tariff turmoil
“We continue to make good progress, despite the persistence of volatile global trading conditions” – Andrew Dane, CEO
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Sandy Begbie CBE is Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise

'Call to action' as Scottish financial services sector looks to add 16,000 jobs

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

These are the 15 richest golfers in the world in 2025

Roy Shelton, CEO, Connectus Group

Expert explains how improving connectivity can drive success

The Westway 200 and Westway 90 developments next to Glasgow Airport.

Scotland’s largest speculative industrial letting in three decades signed

David J Alexander is an expert in Scotland's rental sector

How McAllan can tackle our housing emergency
The new Housing Secretary needs to put in place a ten-year plan to sort problems

Shoppers will have noticed the cost of some food items continuing to rise. Picture: Greg Macvean

UK inflation: Where now for interest rates as prices hit near 18-month high

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Vape laws that could catch you out on your summer holidays

Rakesh Joshi and Simon Eatough, directors at LCP, part of M Core, owner of The Centre, Livingston. Picture by Greg Macvean

New store and restaurant will create 41 jobs at giant Scottish shopping centre

The UK's FTSE 100 share index has been driven to the latest milestone by several factors.

Why the FTSE 100 share index has hit 9,000 points for the first time

91 per cent of higher education institutions have suffered cyber attacks in the last year (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Cyber resilience is key for Scotland's education sector

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New report reveals list of UK’s worst high streets for shop closures

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Beloved high street chain at risk of closing 90 UK stores

Edinburgh-headquartered Adarma provided a range of IT security consulting and managed services.

Edinburgh-headquartered tech firm collapses with loss of 173 jobs

Scottish Labour has accused the SNP of overseeing Scotland's “decades of decline” in high streets as new figures show the country’s town centres are littered with vacant properties.. Photo from Danny Lawson/PA Images

SNP criticised for ‘decades of decline’ on Scotland's high streets

Mackays Hotel in Wick has hit the market.

NC500 sale: Historic hotel on North Coast 500 route up for sale at £1.2 million

Stephen Goldie is managing partner of law firm Brodies.

15th year of growth triggers bonuses for staff at Scottish legal giant Brodies

Early stage approaches are key to meeting the retrofit challenge, says Shirley Evatt

Surveys and solutions to unlock retrofit potential

The Scottish Design Exchange (SDX) was founded by social entrepreneur Lynzi Leroy.

SDX ‘transforming artists’ fortunes’ as social enterprise marks 10th anniversary

Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves need to listen to the concerns of small businesses, as do the SNP (Picture: Justin Tallis)

Why looming crisis for small businesses is a big problem for us all Scotsman comment

More Scottish small businesses are expecting to decline than grow for the first time since the Covid pandemic

More traders bracing for economic decline than expecting growth

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The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

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9 affordable ways for parents to cut back-to-school supply costs

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Generous new EV grants offer drivers up to £3,750 off electric cars

Wade Court interior

Investment opportunity in Crieff launched

Alex Hutcheon from Alex Hutcheon & Co. Ltd

Scottish law firm raises cash for charity will-writing campaign

Wellwater Grove Show Home

Homebuyers can save up to £19,500 on new homes in East Calder

Wheatley's environmental staff litter pick in the north west of Glasgow

Environmental recognition for Wheatley Group social landlords

TV's Anneka Rice

Anneka Rice and First Bus inspire young at heart explorers to hop on board

BASC Scotland director Peter Clark with Jim Fairlie MSP

Scottish shooting generates more than £246 million, reports shows

Ad Feature Game-changer in Tenerife: Spring Hotels buys Mare Nostrum Resort

UKTC has been acquired by SOCOTEC UK and Ireland

Fire testing firm acquired by safety experts

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Aldi revealed as Scotland’s second biggest supermarket by volume

Most farmers in Scotland won't see 60 again, says Leanne Gordon

Put a plan in place on handing over your farm

Ad Feature Choose a college in Scotland for the future you want

The makeup of law firms should reflect the world, which means it's important to welcome candidates from LGBT+ backgrounds (Picture: Adobe)

Let’s keep that rainbow bright

The new legislation is an opportunity to help make legal services work for all involved, says Vicky Crichton

We’re ready to put consumers at the heart of legal regulation

Rachel Reeves delivers her Mansion House speech tomorrow (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty)

Major changes to the Isas regime are long overdue

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New banking deal brings flexible savings for millions of over-50s

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Soaring price of Bitcoin hits £90k – the truth behind the surge

The 10 worst areas for broadband speeds in the UK.

The 10 worst places for slow internet in the UK - full list

A use on single-use vapes is now in force in the UK. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

'Serious' vape mistake that could land you a £5,000 bill this summer

Munro Vehicles is a manufacturer of specialist electric 4x4 vehicles.

Scottish off-road EV maker Munro scales new heights with £17 million order book

Why betting it all on offshore wind is high-risk strategy for Scotland Brian Wilson

Properties at he Fairways in Gullane have stunning views over the hallowed links of Muirfield

High house prices on East Lothian's ‘Golf Coast’ are par for the course

Hearing aid maker shifts Scottish base after more than 50 years in key deal

FanDuel, with its roots in Scotland, commands a large share of the US sports betting and iGaming markets.

Flutter takes full control of Scottish-founded FanDuel in £1.3bn deal

When is it too hot to go to work?

Calls to set a maximum workplace temperature amid heatwave

Buchanan Street in Glasgow's city centre. The Fraser of Allander Institute has said Scotland's economy has experienced a 'weaker recovery' from Covid compared to the rest of the UK. Picture: John Linton/PA Wire

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in 'disappointing' outcome for Reeves

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime will hit some sectors harder than others (Picture: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump's tariffs will see some companies struggle to stay afloat

Headquartered in Glasgow, Macfarlane Group employs some 1,000 people at 43 sites, principally in the UK, as well as in Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands.

Macfarlane Group profit shock hits shares in Glasgow packaging giant

Find out whether it's worth your while to fix your energy bill (Picture: Adobe)

Is now the time to fix your energy bill?

Jellycats became an internet obsession during Covid

Scottish toy shop dropped by viral soft toy brand

Three men accused of Royal Mail offences are set to have cases sent to Crown Court. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images.

Royal Mail to end second-class deliveries on Saturdays

Tom Melville (group CEO, CubeMatch); Mhairi Kennedy (co-founder and chief operating officer, DVCP); Tom Saunders (co-founder and chief executive, DVCP). Picture: Fennell Photography

Scots-founded professional services firm to be sold to Irish group

Speedy Freight nominated for award

Speedy Freight Shortlisted for Franchisor of the Year at 2025 BFA HSBC Awards

David J Alexander is CEO of DJ Alexander Scotland Ltd (Picture: Laurence Winram)

Focusing on ‘empty homes’ is a convenient distraction

Gloucester Place lies within EH3 Edinburgh.

The affluent postcodes driving Scotland’s record sales of £1 million-plus homes

Career: Colin Garvey (centre) with Andrew Lamond (l) and David Barrett.

New energy partnership to close skills gap

An aerial view of part of the new Capital Park development at Bankhead Avenue, to the west of Edinburgh.

Work completes on £35 million ‘market leading’ development in Edinburgh

An artist's impression of a floating windfarm

Floating offshore windfarms: A £47bn solution to energy jobs crisis? Dan Jackson

Prentice Westwood's coaches are a familiar sight on Scotland's roads.

Bus firm McGill’s acquires historic Scottish coach operator in seven-figure deal

M&S had a cyber attack during the Easter break.

Legal action launched against M&S after major customer data breach

ScribePro chief executive Jonny Gordon with Steven Naismith.

Ex-Hearts manager Steven Naismith invests six-figure sum in Glasgow sports app

Martyn Kendrick, regional director for Scotland at Bank of Scotland

Look back in anger if you pass up the Oasis opportunities

Private sector activity growth remained solely driven by the service sector, which includes the likes of retail and hospitality.

What lies ahead as Scotland’s private sector output hits seven-month high

(L-R) Michael Brady (OnPath Energy), Lorna Hull (OnPath Energy), Alan Wells (OnPath Energy), Construction Director Martin Kellerman (OnPath Energy), Shakthivelu Thanghavel (RJ McLeod), Lorcan Hayes (RJ McLeod), Mhairi Grossett and Michael Newton (OnPath Energy).

New £155 million wind farm will power 45,000 Scottish homes from next year

Maya Forstater, of Sex Matters, right, with other gender critical campaigners outside the Houses of Parliament (Picture: James Manning)

Trans activists who hound work colleagues could cost employers dear Jenny Lindsay

Portrait of young woman on dark background. Concept of computer science (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Understand your audience to weather the digital dust storm

The Brent Charlie oil rig is towed on its way to be dismantled at a yard in Middlesbrough (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

SNP incompetence over energy 'just transition' will cost Scotland dear Scotsman comment

An external view of the historic building - now known as Waverley Gate - at the east end of Edinburgh's Princes Street.

WoodMac seals deal for 30,000-square-foot HQ in landmark Edinburgh building

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iPhone users urged to turn on security feature

iPhone users need to turn on this security straight away