Brian Donnelly
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Award-winning business correspondent at The Herald
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The outright rejection of Edinburgh's largest new city centre housing development came as a surprise.
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A Scottish law firm has appointed a new chief executive.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
A Scottish law firm has appointed a new chief executive.
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An appeal has been lodged over the refusal of hundreds of new homes in a Scottish city.
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Appeal lodged over refusal of Scottish city centre's largest new homes site
An appeal has been lodged over the refusal of hundreds of new homes in a Scottish city.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:59 AM
An appeal has been lodged over the refusal of hundreds of new homes in a Scottish city.
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A Scottish commercial film company that has worked with 'some of the world’s biggest brands' has been placed into liquidation.
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Acclaimed Outlander commercial film company in liquidation after 20 years
A Scottish commercial film company that has worked with 'some of the world’s biggest brands' has been placed into liquidation
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February 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A Scottish commercial film company that has worked with 'some of the world’s biggest brands' has been placed into liquidation.
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🔸Green light for million-cask whisky warehouse expansion
🔸New Ferguson Marine chairman named
🔸Global gelato brand to launch first Scottish venue
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🔸Green light for million-cask whisky warehouse expansion
🔸New Ferguson Marine chairman named
🔸Global gelato brand to launch first Scottish venue
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Scotland’s 'largest independent whisky warehouse' has secured funding for expansion 🥃
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February 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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🔸Green light for million-cask whisky warehouse expansion
🔸New Ferguson Marine chairman named
🔸Global gelato brand to launch first Scottish venue
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🔸Green light for million-cask whisky warehouse expansion
🔸New Ferguson Marine chairman named
🔸Global gelato brand to launch first Scottish venue
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WATCH: Scotland’s largest new homes development takes shape
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
WATCH: Scotland’s largest new homes development takes shape
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🔸Main Scottish Premiership club sponsor in liquidation
🔸Aberdeen firm sold after falling into administration
🔸Edinburgh's OMNi leisure centre £5m refurbishment nears completion
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🔸Main Scottish Premiership club sponsor in liquidation
🔸Aberdeen firm sold after falling into administration
🔸Edinburgh's OMNi leisure centre £5m refurbishment nears completion
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Liquidators have been appointed to the main sponsor of a Scottish Premiership football club.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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🔸Main Scottish Premiership club sponsor in liquidation
🔸Aberdeen firm sold after falling into administration
🔸Edinburgh's OMNi leisure centre £5m refurbishment nears completion
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🔸Main Scottish Premiership club sponsor in liquidation
🔸Aberdeen firm sold after falling into administration
🔸Edinburgh's OMNi leisure centre £5m refurbishment nears completion
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Retail billionaire to axe first store he opened in Scotland
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My look back at last month from the latest edition of Business HQ Monthly
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February 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Retail billionaire to axe first store he opened in Scotland
My look back at last month from the latest edition of Business HQ Monthly
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My look back at last month from the latest edition of Business HQ Monthly
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🔸All stores to close as UK fashion retailer in administration
🔸NatWest Group reveals biggest buy since financial crisis
🔸Edinburgh culinary educator retires after 50-year career
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🔸All stores to close as UK fashion retailer in administration
🔸NatWest Group reveals biggest buy since financial crisis
🔸Edinburgh culinary educator retires after 50-year career
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A popular fashion retailer has entered administration with all stores earmarked for closure.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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🔸All stores to close as UK fashion retailer in administration
🔸NatWest Group reveals biggest buy since financial crisis
🔸Edinburgh culinary educator retires after 50-year career
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🔸All stores to close as UK fashion retailer in administration
🔸NatWest Group reveals biggest buy since financial crisis
🔸Edinburgh culinary educator retires after 50-year career
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February 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
📈 A small selection of articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social business team from the last week
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The outright rejection of Edinburgh's largest new city centre housing development came as a surprise.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
The outright rejection of Edinburgh's largest new city centre housing development came as a surprise.
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A new apart-hotel for a well-known Scottish city street has recently been approved.
The facility will provide 'much-needed tourist accommodation' at the former warehouse site.
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The facility will provide 'much-needed tourist accommodation' at the former warehouse site.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM
A new apart-hotel for a well-known Scottish city street has recently been approved.
The facility will provide 'much-needed tourist accommodation' at the former warehouse site.
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The facility will provide 'much-needed tourist accommodation' at the former warehouse site.
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Reposted by Brian Donnelly
A new apart-hotel for a well-known Scottish city street has been approved.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A new apart-hotel for a well-known Scottish city street has been approved.
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A court has appointed liquidators to a Scottish airline.
The airline was founded by a 'green industrialist' who is also a prominent Labour Party donor.
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The airline was founded by a 'green industrialist' who is also a prominent Labour Party donor.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A court has appointed liquidators to a Scottish airline.
The airline was founded by a 'green industrialist' who is also a prominent Labour Party donor.
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The airline was founded by a 'green industrialist' who is also a prominent Labour Party donor.
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🔸Plan to demolish building on historic street for new hotel
🔸Popular Edinburgh New Town pub cuts pint price to £5.20
🔸Plans to demolish former supermarket move forward
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🔸Plan to demolish building on historic street for new hotel
🔸Popular Edinburgh New Town pub cuts pint price to £5.20
🔸Plans to demolish former supermarket move forward
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February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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🔸Plan to demolish building on historic street for new hotel
🔸Popular Edinburgh New Town pub cuts pint price to £5.20
🔸Plans to demolish former supermarket move forward
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🔸Plan to demolish building on historic street for new hotel
🔸Popular Edinburgh New Town pub cuts pint price to £5.20
🔸Plans to demolish former supermarket move forward
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🔸Family sells acclaimed pub and restaurant in Scottish town
🔸Computer firm to expand into abandoned pub
🔸New owners complete £3m Scottish hotel refurbishment
🔸Family sells acclaimed pub and restaurant in Scottish town
🔸Computer firm to expand into abandoned pub
🔸New owners complete £3m Scottish hotel refurbishment
A family has sold an award-winning bar and restaurant in a historic Scottish market town.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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🔸Family sells acclaimed pub and restaurant in Scottish town
🔸Computer firm to expand into abandoned pub
🔸New owners complete £3m Scottish hotel refurbishment
🔸Family sells acclaimed pub and restaurant in Scottish town
🔸Computer firm to expand into abandoned pub
🔸New owners complete £3m Scottish hotel refurbishment
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🔸Well-known Scottish city pub and live music venue for sale
🔸Metro map of Edinburgh trams gets backing from campaigners
🔸ON THE MARKET 📈 Major new hotel plan for Scottish city centre landmark site
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🔸Well-known Scottish city pub and live music venue for sale
🔸Metro map of Edinburgh trams gets backing from campaigners
🔸ON THE MARKET 📈 Major new hotel plan for Scottish city centre landmark site
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February 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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🔸Well-known Scottish city pub and live music venue for sale
🔸Metro map of Edinburgh trams gets backing from campaigners
🔸ON THE MARKET 📈 Major new hotel plan for Scottish city centre landmark site
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🔸Well-known Scottish city pub and live music venue for sale
🔸Metro map of Edinburgh trams gets backing from campaigners
🔸ON THE MARKET 📈 Major new hotel plan for Scottish city centre landmark site
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A major hotel plan for a landmark site in a Scottish city centre has been brought forward for sale
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February 2, 2026 at 9:41 AM
A major hotel plan for a landmark site in a Scottish city centre has been brought forward for sale
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On the Market 📈
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📈 Landmark Scottish hotel to reopen following acquisition
📈 Plans for new flights in pipeline
📈 Veteran speaks about future of business
📈 Development proposals for new top 100 golf course
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📈 Plans for new flights in pipeline
📈 Veteran speaks about future of business
📈 Development proposals for new top 100 golf course
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February 1, 2026 at 4:32 PM
📈 Landmark Scottish hotel to reopen following acquisition
📈 Plans for new flights in pipeline
📈 Veteran speaks about future of business
📈 Development proposals for new top 100 golf course
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📈 Plans for new flights in pipeline
📈 Veteran speaks about future of business
📈 Development proposals for new top 100 golf course
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A company director has said new pressures from the SNP Government may be the 'final nail in the small hotel coffin'
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January 31, 2026 at 7:42 AM
A company director has said new pressures from the SNP Government may be the 'final nail in the small hotel coffin'
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🔸Green light for 110 new homes in historic Scottish town
🔸Long-shuttered Scottish island hotel to reopen
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🔸Green light for 110 new homes in historic Scottish town
🔸Long-shuttered Scottish island hotel to reopen
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A housebuilder has won planning permission for 110 new homes in a historic Scottish town.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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🔸Green light for 110 new homes in historic Scottish town
🔸Long-shuttered Scottish island hotel to reopen
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🔸Green light for 110 new homes in historic Scottish town
🔸Long-shuttered Scottish island hotel to reopen
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A hotel plan for a landmark site in a Scottish city centre has been brought forward.
The site is one of the city’s 'most prominent and highly connected locations'
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The site is one of the city’s 'most prominent and highly connected locations'
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January 28, 2026 at 9:51 AM
A hotel plan for a landmark site in a Scottish city centre has been brought forward.
The site is one of the city’s 'most prominent and highly connected locations'
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The site is one of the city’s 'most prominent and highly connected locations'
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A plan for a fire-ravaged former hotel site to be used as temporary accommodation has been approved.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A plan for a fire-ravaged former hotel site to be used as temporary accommodation has been approved.
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A Scottish hotel dating from the 1700s is to reopen after being rescued from administration
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January 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM
A Scottish hotel dating from the 1700s is to reopen after being rescued from administration
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🔸Fire-ravaged hotel site temporary housing plan approved
🔸Scottish Citylink boosts Glasgow to Edinburgh service
🔸BrewDog to axe spirits brands and close Ellon distillery
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🔸Fire-ravaged hotel site temporary housing plan approved
🔸Scottish Citylink boosts Glasgow to Edinburgh service
🔸BrewDog to axe spirits brands and close Ellon distillery
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A plan for a fire-ravaged former hotel site to be used as temporary accommodation has been approved.
@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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🔸Fire-ravaged hotel site temporary housing plan approved
🔸Scottish Citylink boosts Glasgow to Edinburgh service
🔸BrewDog to axe spirits brands and close Ellon distillery
➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2580106...
🔸Fire-ravaged hotel site temporary housing plan approved
🔸Scottish Citylink boosts Glasgow to Edinburgh service
🔸BrewDog to axe spirits brands and close Ellon distillery
➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2580106...