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Scotland’s booming space sector has grown by almost £40 million, helping kick off new companies and create jobs

Scotland's space industry grows by £40m

Craig Letton, CEO at MRM, and Euan Baxter, investor at BGF. Picture: Peter Lawson

Edinburgh marketing tech specialist nets £2m to fuel US growth ambitions

Holiday-makers are being advised to check their documents now if they are travelling this summer

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Nevis Properties said its development, at 131 Minerva Street in Finnieston, will house one, two and three-bedroom apartments that share a large residents’ roof terrace, a children’s play area, secure parking and electric vehicle (EV) charging points.

Glasgow neighbourhood set for eight-storey apartment block with roof terrace

Bernard Arnault is the CEO and Chair of LVMH (Louis Vuitton) and his net worth is $220.6 billion, he overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest man in 2022.

Who is the richest person in the world in 2023? Top 10 richest people today

From left: agent Darren Walker and employment law boss Robert Holland at Aberdein Considine's offices on Multrees Walk in Edinburgh. Picture: David Johnstone Photography.

Aberdein Considine signs football agent to boost sports law performance

Kevin Dorren, CEO at Parsley Box: 'The NHS is at crisis point, and we need to take a joined-up approach when considering how to free up hospital beds and get people safely back to the comfort of their own homes.' Picture: John Need

Meal delivery firm Parsley Box hopes 'wellness packs' will cut bed-blocking

Part of the Tayvallich Estate in Argyll.

Multi-million funding boost for Argyll nature restoration project

Scotgold Resources is behind the Cononish gold and silver mine near Tyndrum.

Scotgold Resources locked in lifeline talks as half-year losses top £5m

Scotgold Resources is behind the Cononish gold and silver mine near Tyndrum, which lies in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Scotgold Resources locked in lifeline talks as half-year losses top £5m

David Caskie, Joint Managing Director, Accenture in Scotland

Every role can potentially be reinvented with AI - David Caskie

James Watt is the co-founder of Aberdeenshire-based beer maker BrewDog, which has grown into a billion-dollar-plus global business.

BrewDog boss puts up £5m in 'unique' bid to find next billion-dollar unicorn

“We want to support entrepreneurship and the use of data to develop new solutions and technologies to support change for the better within society and business."

Ad Feature Kickstarting Scotland's entrepreneurial talent

Brewgooder: How beer-drinkers can save lives across the globe

The AAB promotions include new partners Lynn Wilson, Gunhild Dam, Jill Walker and Stuart Petrie.

Accountancy and business services group AAB unveils record round of promotions

The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA

Humza Yousaf considering pausing deposit return scheme

Scottish SMEs can access tailored products and service from Shawbrook that may not be readily available through mainstream high street lenders

Ad Feature Help for Scottish SMEs

AAB Wealth: with the potential for punitive charges if you’ve saved above the taxable level now gone, planning for your pension has suddenly become a lot less complex

Ad Feature AAB’s Richard Johnston asks: do the pension tax changes work for you?

The Scotsman Investment Conference, Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh. Scott Louden

In full: Annual Scotsman Investment Conference report

David Coombs of Rathbones. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Bank on a better result

Laura Mathieson of Savills. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Seeking alternatives

The Scotsman Editor Neil McIntosh with former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Scotland's attitude must change

Professor Angus Laing. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Heed spirit of Adam Smith

Scotsman Investment Conference, Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: We can collectively make a real difference

Zehrid Osmani of Martin Currie Global. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Taking smart chances

Former Chencellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: New focus vital in planning

22/03/23 Scotsman Investment Conference, Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh David Coombs of Rathbones. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Rising rates need a savvy response

Sustainable tourism is vital to Scotland’s economy

Ad Feature Explaining sustainable tourism - CMS

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA

Yousaf confirms extra money to help with rising energy bills

It’s critical to partner with a trusted advisor and ensure a claim is robust and compliant

Ad Feature R&D tax relief: Are you maximising the opportunity?

Grant Shapps will unveil the UK Government's energy security plans on Thursday.

Backing for Scotland Acorn carbon capture project under energy plans

Yokohama Bay (©Hideo MORI）

Ad Feature The City of Yokohama in Japan looks to workers and business living in Scotland

Gross value added (GVA) is expected to increase by 1.6 per cent over the course of 2024, helped by a 2.3 per cent increase in consumer spending, as employment and real wages recover.

Scottish economy to return to growth in 2024 as consumer spending rebounds

A visualisation of the Barnton development. The homes are due to launch for sale in summer 2023 and the first phase of completion is expected in early 2024.

Affluent Edinburgh suburb set for dozens of 'age exclusive' luxury homes

Artisanal Spirits Company owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983, and has grown to encompass thousands of members worldwide.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner on track for £30m goal after strong results

Newly elected First Minister Humza Yousaf is congratulated by MSPs in the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf fails first test in assembling Cabinet and faces another over Slater

The business has installed a key one-megawatt wind turbine, having secured planning permission last year. Picture: contributed.

Arbikie moves closer to being 'world’s first green-hydrogen-powered distillery'

Environmentalists and outdoors groups, including Ramblers Scotland, have raised concerns over plans to build an 18-hole golf course at Coul Links, warning that important natural features and wildlife could be lost or damaged and access to the spectacular area will be restricted to avoid interference with play

‘Fake’ locals used to promote US billionaire's Highland golf resort plan

The Post Office wrongly accused hundreds of branch managers of theft (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Long wait for justice over Post Office scandal goes on – Martyn McLaughlin

CodeClan boss Loral Quinn says: 'Sponsoring a student through [our] Youth Academy is a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, or businesses, to 'pay it forward'.' Picture: Stewart Attwood.

CodeClan calls for sponsors to help foster next generation of tech talent

Stuart and Adelle Brown have got the green light to build a new whisky distillery in Orkney , the first for nearly 140 years. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Gold rush: Why Scotch whisky distilleries are popping up all over the country

Linda Shiells (ops manager), Matt Hinton, David Sutherland, Hannah Cromwell, Claire Gillespie. Picture: Jeff Holmes

New division, new office and new hires for Glasgow recruitment specialist

'We are pleased to have delivered results in line with expectations for 2022,' says CEO Ken Gilmartin, whose appointment was announced in June. Picture: contributed.

Wood achieves 2022 results 'in line with expectations' in 'year of major change'

Jijay Shen, General Manager of Alibaba.com Europe

Ad Feature Digital export opportunity for Scottish producers of food and drink

Debra Crew will step up from her current position as chief operating officer and lead the firm from July 1. Picture: contributed.

Scotland's largest whisky-producer Diageo names first-ever female CEO

Three gambling businesses owned by William Hill will pay a total of £19.2 million for “widespread and alarming” social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures, the Gambling Commission has announced.

William Hill Group businesses to pay record £19.2m for failures

This photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018 shows a woman looking at Social Networking applications Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Whatsapp, Twitter, Messenger and Linkedin on a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Employees are the rocket fuel for social media investment

Key decisions when planning for your retirement should be made at an early stage

Ad Feature How to plan for your retirement - Acumen FP

Travelodge has been developing some of its hotels in partnership with local authorities.

Travelodge sees local council tie-ups as route to 300 more UK hotels

Auticon UK says its focus is 'recruiting and retaining talent based on identifying and playing to the strengths of the individual' - and good for businesses. Picture: Kent Smith/Hand Cranked Films Inc.

Autistic people 'face catalogue of barriers preventing entry to workforce'

The former 19th century school building in Abington, South Lanarkshire has been transformed to create a community hub.

South Lanarkshire village gains business hub and gym thanks to wind farm grant

Emma Davies is a member of W. L. Gore & Associates’ Product and Chemical Stewardship Team.

Women working in STEM must speak up to encourage others - Emma Davies

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie

What it’s like winning a Michelin star: Top Scottish chefs discuss the guide

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference in Windsor. Picture: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

UK economy 4% lower because of Brexit, says OBR chair

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has backed the introduction of the deposit return scheme. Picture: John Devlin

Irn-Bru maker urges next FM to make deposit return scheme 'top priority'

The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty

Revealed: Circularity Scotland CEO's ties to offshore tax haven firm

Ryanair is to increase its Edinburgh routes to 69 this summer. Picture: Neil Hanna

Future Flight: Ryanair to fly a record 90 summer routes from Scotland

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’

Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’

The Edinburgh Seafood Festival is coming to the St James Quarter

Visitors to St James Quarter to witness top chefs at Edinburgh Seafood Festival

Hyatt Hotel Group's Hyatt Centric hotel is due to open its doors in Edinburgh in 2025

Hyatt Centric hotel will be game changer for EICC - Marshall Dallas

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney (left) arrive for her last First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Swinney said he tried to leave Government years ago, but Sturgeon stopped him