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The 11 Scottish ‘Ones to Watch’ tech start-ups spanning three critical sectors
“The latest Ones to Watch show that Scotland’s start-ups are finding strong footholds in life sciences, deeptech and sustainability” – James Trotman, CodeBase

Nearly two-thirds of Scottish businesses use AI in some form (Picture: Adobe)

AI models are ready, are Scotland’s businesses?

Construction work taking place on the sister Moray West offshore wind project.

Exclusive Burnham poised for ‘full-frontal attack’ on offshore wind industry

Nick Dalgarno on why energy is key to Scotland’s economy

Scotland’s Emerging Dealmaker of the Year revealed

Nick Dalgarno

Champion of Scotland’s energy sector recognised at Scotland Dealmakers

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Winners of the Scotland Dealmakers awards 2026

Roger Mayor

Scotland’s new dealmaker of the year on the importance of trust

Victorious Caroline Vincente-Ironside, Lewis Barnes, Elaine MacDonald-Keen, Derek McGowan and James Emery-baker of Baillie Gifford celebrating at the Scottish Financial Services Awards.

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Nick Dalgarno on why energy is key to Scotland’s economy

Scotland’s Emerging Dealmaker of the Year revealed

Nick Dalgarno

Champion of Scotland’s energy sector recognised at Scotland Dealmakers

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Winners of the Scotland Dealmakers awards 2026

Roger Mayor

Scotland’s new dealmaker of the year on the importance of trust

In full: Which companies have made the inaugural Scotland 250 ranking

Scotland 250 listing of most profitable mid-size independent firms

Farming

Closer food and farming ties with the EU on agenda

L-R Jennifer Pheasey HTA, Rachael Hamilton MSP, Kirsten Oswald MSP, Fran Barnes HTA

Scots horticulture sector's growth potential under spotlight

Suckler beef producers deserve better from our government Andrew Connon

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Our picture book view of farming is a long way from reality Philip Lymbery

Billion-plus price tags energise mergers and acquisitions

The adoption of AI has been one of the biggest issues in the legal sector over the last year

Impact of AI looms over busy legal sector

The number of homes being given full planning consent has halved since 2020, says David J Alexander

Housing is Cinderella sector of Scotland's economy

Expansion plans unveiled at popular Perthshire visitor destination next to A9

Supermarket in one of Glasgow’s most affluent areas up for sale at nearly £7m

North Sea pioneer and Balmoral Group founder Sir James Milne dies, aged 85

£65m Scottish Universities Fund to help address company funding gap

Scotland’s private sector sees ‘clear turnaround’ after jump in output activity

‘Outstanding and rare’ opportunity to buy major business park for £9.25m

Here’s what you need to know about VAT changes in the latest budget from this Scottish VAT and indirect tax advisor

Ad Feature No VAT rise, but budget brings quiet shake-up for businesses

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Barclays innovation hub seeking to plug Scots firms into UK ecosystem

Advisory firm opens new Edinburgh base as headcount jumps to 160

The team at Legasea, one of the firms backed by the Investment Fund for Scotland

Smaller firms are central to Scotland's industrial economy

Scottish legal firm’s latest senior hire is ‘real statement of intent’

Scotland’s mid-market could claim £545m prize through faster decisions Michelle Elliot

IT support firm pushes into Dundee after agreeing new collaboration

Modern succession planning is moving forward, says Alec Stewart

Succession planning: Trusts are not the only option

Cross-sector collaboration will build on our strengths

Scottish housing market facing ‘material’ pressures but affordability strong

Dundee biotech gets £2 million injection from Bill Gates’ foundation

Law firm Burges Salmon hires ‘star’ partner to build new team in Edinburgh

Milestone achieved in Scottish car dealership’s solar drive

LtoR Jamie Burke, Vikki Bruce, Liam Hughes and Mike Hayward

Whisky entrepreneurs launch £16m Scottish spirits group

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

A triumphant Shannon flanked by Sandy Begbie, chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, and Rory Bremner, comedian and event host

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Rise of an apprentice rewarded as former trainee scoops award

Employees are getting greater protection against harassment by third parties, says Liam Entwistle

Employers must do more to crack down on sexual harassment

If you've upset someone at work, admitting you were wrong can save problems later (Picture: Adobe)

Magic word that can create calm

Experienced legal advisers can add real value, says Jack Letson

How equIP helps tech companies scale up

The Grangemouth refinery closed last year

Exclusive UK Gov urged to 'hurry up' Grangemouth clear up to attract investment

Scotland's driveway divide shows 'stark inequality' in EV transition

Katie Close CA, Director of Tax, ICAS

Scotland’s Budget must simplify tax, not add complexity

The Future Asset team receiving their award. (Left to right) Sandy Begbie, chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise; Ailey Porter, Client Reporting Analyst, Maven Capital; Jemma McLean, Communications Coordinator, Future Asset; Helen Bradley, CEO, Future Asset; Rory Bremner, comedian and host of the event

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Inclusivity opens doors for young women to work in high finance

Adopting AI is about having more time for the work that matters (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Leaders want their week back, not a week off

Scotland set for 1,800-strong ‘drone swarms’ with event firm’s £2.1m expansion

Meet the firms vying for Corporate Law Firm of the Year at Dealmakers

Scotland’s leaders and innovators to take centre stage in new ‘power list’

The Scots duo turning their Dubai tailoring firm into a luxury lifestyle brand

New chair for world’s longest continually running angel investment syndicate

Ciaran McGuigan, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland

Ad Feature The virtues of building a circular economy that works for Scotland

Calum Farquhar at work (Picture: Insulation Installers Scotland)

Why we line old sandstone walls with Scottish hemp

£100m Hyatt Centric hotel to open in heart of Edinburgh creating 110 jobs

Fraserburgh was found to be among the most affordable

23 towns in Scotland where homes cost less than two years' earnings

Iain Cherry and Adam Sroka

Glasgow-based startup takes the grunt work out of energy transition

Demand for natural dairy products fuels £172m record sales at Scots family firm

Fresh investment as Scottish maker of 15 million ready meals completes MBO

There are bargains to be had out there, but don't immediately believe big 'money off' claims (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sales shopping? Here’s what to watch out for

David J Alexander has huge experience of Scotland's property market

Lesson for government on ‘a classic populist policy’

Sandy Begbie to step down after six years leading Scottish Financial Enterprise

Investing can seem like something that 'other people do'. Picture: Michael M Santiago

Edinburgh has £540bn financial sector, so why do so few Scots invest? John Owen

Housebuilder to add 169 more homes at new village in East Lothian

Abdul Qureshi, Head of Business Banking at Barclays opening speech

Scotland’s ideas need the right backing to become global businesses Jamie Grant

50-year-old Edinburgh property firm eyes expansion with new city HQ

AI-generated application forms are increasingly common, says Euan Cameron

How can employers find young staff with potential?

Edinburgh firm’s £2.2m boost to create disposable cardboard inhaler

Whitelees windfarm near Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire

SNP putting 'thousands of jobs at risk' with onshore wind uncertainty

Popular Edinburgh food hall eyes ‘exciting calendar of events’ as sales top £11m

Housing brand enters Scottish market with 270 family homes in four locations

It is being reported that a new food deal with the EU has been signed.

New EU deal to remove Brexit red tape on food exports

The Acorn project will be based at Shell's St Fergus gas terminal near Peterhead

Exclusive SNP’s climate targets thrown into doubt over 'fairy tale’ technology

A floating wind turbine from the Kincardine offshore windfarm off the coast of Scotland (Image: Flotation Energy)

Scottish jobs and investment 'in jeopardy' over UK renewables pivot