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Edinburgh firm outguns forecasts after snubbing £1bn takeover approach
Boss of US-focused software company confident of achieving further growth

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Whisky giant chief steps down with 'immediate effect'
Chief executive of Scotland's largest whisky distiller steps down 'by mutual agreement'

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Scots ferry fiasco chief warns of future 'struggle' in direct award row
The new boss of a publicly-owned shipyard has said the business will “struggle” in the future if it is overlooked for a deal to replace an aging ferry.

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New 380-seat restaurant to open in Scottish shopping centre
Huge new restaurant over nearly 16,000 square feet to open in shopping mall

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UK trade group warns of hit to Scotland over Labour industrial plan
The UK's maritime trade group has warned of a further erosion of Scotland's declining shipbuilding and oil and gas industries if there is no improved attempt to 'buy British'.

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Why are there concerns for Scotland over the Labour government's Invest 2035
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)—the leading trade group for a sector representing over 1.1 million jobs—has issued a stark warning to government ministers - Scotland’s shipbuilding and oil and gas industries face further decline unless stronger support is given to domestic suppliers through a reinvigorated "buy British" approach.

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Tiree islanders ‘lose faith’ in Scottish Government over ferry fund snub
Tiree businesses say they have “lost faith” in ministers after being excluded from a new £4.4 million ferry disruption compensation fund.

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Guesthouse in 'picturesque' Scottish village brought to market
A guesthouse on a Scottish island has been brought to the market.

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Headline figures mask 'fragile reality' of Scottish tourism
Tourism chief warns industry is not getting the attention that it merits

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New resort boss has 'faith' in formerly troubled Cairngorm funicular
The new CEO in charge of Scotland's only mountain railway says he has "faith" that the Cairngorm funicular is up and running for the foreseeable future

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Scots firms 'still on a knife-edge' despite fall in administrations
Retail and hospitality firms 'grappling with evolving consumer behaviours'

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We Scots need to rediscover our true selves. That's where Reform comes in
In the land of Adam Smith, it’s time to rediscover our true selves with the introduction of serious economic debate in Scottish politics

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Work begins to identify Scotland’s top employers
Entries are open for the 2025 The Herald & s1jobs Top Employer Awards as work begins to identify Scotland’s top employers.

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Why AI can be Scotland’s business superpower
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and the sooner Scotland’s business community accepts that, the sooner this incredible technology can be used to have a positive impact on the country, the business sector and the economy.

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Rachel Reeves tells regulators to resist 'excessive caution' and cut red tape
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”

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Shares plunge in UK housebuilder after 'shocking update'
Company fails to receive boost from Chancellor's plans for housing market

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First sector strike action in over 40 years hits Glasgow hotel
Workers at the Village Hotel in Glasgow are set to strike after an overwhelming vote in favour of action

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Airline launches new route from Scotland to grand duchy with ‘medieval charm’
An airline has launched a new route between Scotland and a historic European grand duchy

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'Picturesque' Scottish estate with woodland and walled gardens goes on market
A major Scottish estate with varied income potential is being marketed for sale

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Row over ScotGov failure to track jobs supported by public millions
Ministers are under fire for failing to track the number of manufacturing jobs in Scotland created through public money in the wake of Britain's biggest coach builder announcing plans to relocate to England.

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Family to sell landmark Scottish hotel after 70 years
An award-winning Scottish hotel is being marketed for sale after seven decades

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Scottish 'centre of excellence' for fire testing sold to French giant
A French group specialising in testing, inspection and certification has acquired a second business in Scotland in the latest of a series of "strategic investments"

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Just transition fund farce deepens as Scottish firms fight over windfarm scraps
A flagship windfarm off Scotland will generate big benefits for investors based outside the country as the SNP Government's just transition plans unravel

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Scots legal giant cites 'resilience and ambition' as latest results revealed
Edinburgh-based firm acted for Parkmead on sale of North Sea oil assets

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'Deeply concerning': More Scots firms plan to shut than expand
Business confidence plunges in Scotland as firms feel pressure from rising costs

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Recognising business leadership in ESG, climate action and inclusive growth
Last month The Herald and GenAnalytics launched the Scottish Impact Awards 2025 with the aim of identifying those organisations that are making a measurable difference to some of the most serious challenges facing today’s society.

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'Thoughtful restoration' plan as US giant acquires hotel by renowned architect
A US real estate giant has acquired a historic Scottish estate hotel designed by a prominent architect.

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Beeks announces record month for private cloud infrastructure sales
Beeks Financial has announced record sales of its Proximity Cloud product and is estimating a 25% surge in annual revenues

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Family to open new dining and lodge offering on world-renowned tourist route
The move is part of a major expansion of a popular inn on the world-renowned Scottish tourist route

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Saving vs investing in your future: the right balance for you
When we talk about saving and investing, we generally think of it as setting some money aside for the future. Go deeper into it, however, and it becomes clear we’re talking about two quite distinct activities.

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Peel Ports Group appoint Glasgow-born captain as first female group harbour master
Glasgow-born Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden has taken on the most senior role at Peel Ports Group.

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Inside the Glasgow hotel dispute which could lead to a first strike in 40 years
Workers at the Village Hotel in Glasgow could bring the first strike to a major hotel chain for more than 40 years

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Glasgow City Council leader urged to help UK Government in devolution row
Glasgow City Council leader urged to help UK Government 'reverse' John Swinney's centralisation policies in an ongoing devolution row.

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Reasons to be cheerful about Scottish shipyard without its troubles to seek
The Ferguson Marine shipyard at Port Glasgow was in the headlines again – and it was thankfully good news this time

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'To see Glasgow so vibrant and united was unforgettable'
'I also led workforce planning for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games - the largest peacetime volunteer recruitment drive in UK history.'

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Complex environment could turn Scottish city-regions into political footballs
We need to reflect on the evidence we have on the impacts of mayors driving economic change

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Poet pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival in protest at invitation of Israeli writers
A poet has pulled out of the Edinburgh International Book Festival in protest at the inclusion of two prominent Israeli writers in the programme.

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Why won't our MPs stand up for us on energy prices?
Once again the residents in colder Scotland are being sacrificed for the greater benefit of the Treasury and the wholesale energy companies.

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A chance to show the world Glasgow’s scientific expertise
This week Glasgow welcomes scientists from around the world for the GR–Amaldi conference, the premier meeting for gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy.

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Family sells 'respected' Scottish bus company after 70 years
Historic bus firm acquired by billionaire family behind UK’s largest independent transport operator

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Lauded scientist has a truly mindblowing explanation for what causes fascism
“The tolerant brain is much better at recognising its own errors relative to the ideological brain,” says Zmigrod. “The ideological brain struggles to know when it’s wrong, it typically thinks it’s right even when it’s wrong.”

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Memo to Kenny MacAskill: Scotland does not own any energy sources
The energy sources in Scotland's territory are owned by companies that have identified, extracted, developed and marketed them.

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Pulpit to pasture: the exiled minister who swapped her flock for sheep
Her clothes have barely been changed for a week; jeans smeared with blood and globs of birthing fluid, mustard-coloured skitter and the filth of the farm.

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Billionaire brothers behind bus company takeover build new empire in Scotland
The billionaire brothers behind the takeover of one of Scotland’s longest-established bus firms have been amassing a significant share of the market

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The Carnoustie golf exports that shaped the global game
They coached, they made golf clubs and designed courses, and they were among the elite players and caddies of their day

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Can artificial intelligence help my money grow?
AI is not necessarily replacing financial services personnel, but it is changing their roles

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It's time to cast aside prejudice and go for the cash
The Royal Family try harder than any other British institution to support the British Union.  The King spends his holidays in Scotland, Keir Starmer does not.  Princess Anne would know exactly where Lanark was, Kemi Badenoch would probably think it was somewhere east of Blackpool.

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Technology: Imou Doorbell 2S Kit
A smart video doorbell system designed to offer advanced security and convenience for your home.

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The importance of getting social security right
Many people are struggling to access the social security support they’re entitled to,

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UK interest rates in spotlight after surprise revelation
UK interest rates have been in focus today after a surprise revelation

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