7 h. ago Minister to pitch Scottish business during trip to China and Japan

Richard Lochhead said the two Asian markets are increasingly important to Scotland amid a ‘volatile global economy’.

Politics

17 h. ago Former Scottish Government tsar Mark Logan takes up key role in performing arts

“Recognising and supporting this creative and performance supercluster could bring significant value for Glasgow and Scotland” – Mark Logan

Politics

18 h. ago Housebuilding surges in key Scottish cities while other areas decline

Housebuilding has increased in key Scottish cities since 2019, while other regions have seen little growth.

Politics

20 h. ago Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans

Lets in rent control areas would be limited to rises of the rate of inflation plus 1% up to a maximum of 6%.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish jet boutique flying high due to boom in golf tourism

Local private jet broker, V-Jets, has achieved a 10% uplift in usage over the last three months alone, as more golfers are choosing to arrive in style for Scotland’s world-famous courses..

Politics

4 d. ago The Scottish airport that will be busiest this Easter as passengers warned to allow 'extra time'

New data has established the airports that will see the most passengers this month

Events

4 d. ago Scottish businesses say Trump tariffs 'major blow' as UK Government considers retaliation

The Prime Minister sought to assure business on Thursday morning

Politics

4 d. ago Stock markets plunge as UK mulls retaliation over Trump tariffs

Scottish businesses describe “major blow” as markets gripped by turmoil in wake of White House announcement

Politics

4 d. ago Trump tariffs are 'not good news' and 'damaging' for Scots, says John Swinney

The First Minister said in Holyrood that he would work with the UK Government "to protect Scottish business."

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Milestone’ supermarket deal will see Scottish ice cream fans tuck into pistachio swirl

“Having three of our most popular flavours listed in the biggest Sainsbury’s stores in Scotland is incredibly prestigious” – David Equi

Economics

5 d. ago Scottish hospitality empire makes plea to punters as extra £1.7 million wage bill hits profits

“The ripple effects of these increases will be widespread, and we have no choice but to raise our prices as a result” – Louise MacLean, Signature

Economics

5 d. ago Business leaders gather in Edinburgh to tackle climate change

Business leaders championing sustainability in the Scottish capital gathered for the quarterly Edinburgh Climate Compact (ECC) meeting at the Agilico Edinburgh office.

Politics

6 d. ago Donald Trump tariffs spark Scottish economic growth downgrade amid ‘turbulent’ conditions

“Economic conditions in 2025 are turbulent and uncertain, and are likely to remain so throughout the year” – Professor Mairi Spowage

Economics

6 d. ago 160 year old Scottish hotel in 'delightful' lochside town goes into administration

The company behind a historic Scottish hotel, which has been on the market since 2024, has been put into administration.

Politics

6 d. ago Our door is open, says Scottish Water as unions urged to ballot members on offer

Staff walked out of the public body last week over a pay dispute.

Politics

7 d. ago Scottish smaller businesses twice as likely to face barriers to finance as devolved nations peers

Smaller businesses in Scotland are the most likely to say they struggle to access finance among the UK’s devolved nations, according to new research from the British Business Bank in conjunction with Business Gateway.

Economics

1 week ago Scottish Water warned of further strikes unless pay dispute resolved

Workers on a 24-hour walkout said they have been made to feel ‘worthless’ by management as they threaten more industrial action.

Events

1 week ago Cosy Scottish restaurant with ‘epic’ loch views named best in the country in national excellence awards

A host of Scottish businesses have won accolades at an annual awards ceremony.

Events

1 week ago Scottish Water executives ‘deliberately wrecked’ pay talks, claims union

It comes ahead of strike action by staff on Friday.

Politics

1 week ago Green light for £130m Scottish battery storage farm that can power 240,000 homes for two hours

“Battery storage sites such as Pond are going to have a huge role to play in achieving net zero” – Michael Newton, OnPath Energy

Economics