Brian Donnelly
@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social
Award-winning business correspondent at The Herald
📈 A family-owned company has been sold in a 'once-in-a-lifetime' deal.
📈 The firm founded by a former teacher has been acquired by a US tech giant
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📈 The firm founded by a former teacher has been acquired by a US tech giant
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562401...
November 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
📈 A family-owned company has been sold in a 'once-in-a-lifetime' deal.
📈 The firm founded by a former teacher has been acquired by a US tech giant
📈 Deal Book via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562401...
📈 The firm founded by a former teacher has been acquired by a US tech giant
📈 Deal Book via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562401...
🆕 An eco-conscious fashion brand is to open its first store in Scotland.
🛍️ The label 'known for its stylish ready-to-wear and elevated occasionwear' has secured a huge space in a city shopping mall.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2561909...
🛍️ The label 'known for its stylish ready-to-wear and elevated occasionwear' has secured a huge space in a city shopping mall.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2561909...
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🆕 An eco-conscious fashion brand is to open its first store in Scotland.
🛍️ The label 'known for its stylish ready-to-wear and elevated occasionwear' has secured a huge space in a city shopping mall.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2561909...
🛍️ The label 'known for its stylish ready-to-wear and elevated occasionwear' has secured a huge space in a city shopping mall.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2561909...
'Sad day' as Scottish firm that supplied food to restaurants and retailers is placed into administration.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560627...
Business Week via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
'Sad day' as Scottish firm that supplied food to restaurants and retailers is placed into administration.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560627...
Business Week via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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'Worrying time' for clients as law firm ceases operations
Legal chiefs have been contacted by a 'significant number' of clients.
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Legal chiefs have been contacted by a 'significant number' of clients.
Business Week via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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November 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
'Worrying time' for clients as law firm ceases operations
Legal chiefs have been contacted by a 'significant number' of clients.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560577...
Legal chiefs have been contacted by a 'significant number' of clients.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560577...
Scotland's housebuilders warn 'the numbers simply no longer add up'
The Big Read in the latest edition of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business HQ Monthly
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559950...
The Big Read in the latest edition of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business HQ Monthly
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559950...
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Scotland's housebuilders warn 'the numbers simply no longer add up'
The Big Read in the latest edition of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business HQ Monthly
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559950...
The Big Read in the latest edition of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business HQ Monthly
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559950...
The company that owns the 'Hollow Mountain' power station has acquired two energy storage sites in Scotland.
The sites are part of a £157.2 million deal and the story leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558782...
The sites are part of a £157.2 million deal and the story leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558782...
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The company that owns the 'Hollow Mountain' power station has acquired two energy storage sites in Scotland.
The sites are part of a £157.2 million deal and the story leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558782...
The sites are part of a £157.2 million deal and the story leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558782...
A Scottish film distribution firm founded over a pint is toasting box office success.
The co-founder's endeavors are coming to a screen near you soon.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558810...
The co-founder's endeavors are coming to a screen near you soon.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558810...
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A Scottish film distribution firm founded over a pint is toasting box office success.
The co-founder's endeavors are coming to a screen near you soon.
Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558810...
The co-founder's endeavors are coming to a screen near you soon.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558810...
Plans for more than 80 homes overlooking a Scottish marina have been recommended for refusal.
The proposals are expected to be rejected on a series of grounds including flood risk.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557853...
The proposals are expected to be rejected on a series of grounds including flood risk.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557853...
October 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Plans for more than 80 homes overlooking a Scottish marina have been recommended for refusal.
The proposals are expected to be rejected on a series of grounds including flood risk.
Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557853...
The proposals are expected to be rejected on a series of grounds including flood risk.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557853...
🎼 A new bar where patrons 'listen carefully' to music via the medium of vinyl records is to open in Scotland.
🎼 It is described as 'a space to unwind, connect and immerse yourself in sound'.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557612...
🎼 It is described as 'a space to unwind, connect and immerse yourself in sound'.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557612...
October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🎼 A new bar where patrons 'listen carefully' to music via the medium of vinyl records is to open in Scotland.
🎼 It is described as 'a space to unwind, connect and immerse yourself in sound'.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557612...
🎼 It is described as 'a space to unwind, connect and immerse yourself in sound'.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557612...
A tycoon’s business has acquired a landmark Scottish marina.
The marina's sale leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557022...
The marina's sale leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557022...
October 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A tycoon’s business has acquired a landmark Scottish marina.
The marina's sale leads our weekly round-up.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557022...
The marina's sale leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557022...
A landmark Scottish shopping centre is being offered for sale in off-market negotiations.
Business Week 📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556918...
Business Week 📈
A selection of articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556918...
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A landmark Scottish shopping centre is being offered for sale in off-market negotiations.
Business Week 📈
A selection of articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556918...
Business Week 📈
A selection of articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556918...
🏎️The 'world’s longest' indoor karting track operator has unveiled opening plans as the development moves ahead at pace
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556936...
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October 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🏎️The 'world’s longest' indoor karting track operator has unveiled opening plans as the development moves ahead at pace
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556936...
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A retail tycoon has been linked to the purchase of a popular Scottish shopping centre.
The acquisition would be one of a chain of takeovers.
My Business Week column📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557077...
The acquisition would be one of a chain of takeovers.
My Business Week column📈
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557077...
October 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A retail tycoon has been linked to the purchase of a popular Scottish shopping centre.
The acquisition would be one of a chain of takeovers.
My Business Week column📈
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557077...
The acquisition would be one of a chain of takeovers.
My Business Week column📈
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557077...
Plans have been brought forward to demolish a landmark former department store in a Scottish town centre.
My Business Week column 📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555230...
My Business Week column 📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555230...
October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Plans have been brought forward to demolish a landmark former department store in a Scottish town centre.
My Business Week column 📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555230...
My Business Week column 📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555230...
✈️ Airline unveils plans for a new airport base and new route
🏢 Standout deals fuel optimism
⛳ Around the Greens
📈 Business Week
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553537...
🏢 Standout deals fuel optimism
⛳ Around the Greens
📈 Business Week
✍️ @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553537...
October 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
✈️ Airline unveils plans for a new airport base and new route
🏢 Standout deals fuel optimism
⛳ Around the Greens
📈 Business Week
✍️ @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553537...
🏢 Standout deals fuel optimism
⛳ Around the Greens
📈 Business Week
✍️ @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553537...
Canadian giant acquires major employer in Scottish town, Wood warning, and New York flights agreed
Deal Book 📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553539...
Deal Book 📈
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October 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Canadian giant acquires major employer in Scottish town, Wood warning, and New York flights agreed
Deal Book 📈
✍️ Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553539...
Deal Book 📈
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553539...
Major island employer sold, profits rise at soft drinks giant and Business HQ Monthly
Business Week 📈
Featuring articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social business team
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551714...
Business Week 📈
Featuring articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social business team
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551714...
October 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Major island employer sold, profits rise at soft drinks giant and Business HQ Monthly
Business Week 📈
Featuring articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social business team
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551714...
Business Week 📈
Featuring articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social business team
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551714...
Business Briefing 📈
🔸City heritage landmark to be transformed into new homes
🔸Edinburgh developers slam 'backlog' as emergency continues
🔸BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY 📈 The Edinburgh Edition - all articles
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🔸City heritage landmark to be transformed into new homes
🔸Edinburgh developers slam 'backlog' as emergency continues
🔸BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY 📈 The Edinburgh Edition - all articles
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551225...
October 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Business Briefing 📈
🔸City heritage landmark to be transformed into new homes
🔸Edinburgh developers slam 'backlog' as emergency continues
🔸BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY 📈 The Edinburgh Edition - all articles
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551225...
🔸City heritage landmark to be transformed into new homes
🔸Edinburgh developers slam 'backlog' as emergency continues
🔸BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY 📈 The Edinburgh Edition - all articles
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551225...
Business Briefing 📈
🔸Scottish estate opportunity with fishing rights for sale
🔸Preferred bidder for electricity link between Scotland and England
🔸Wingstop announces third Glasgow location
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550911...
🔸Scottish estate opportunity with fishing rights for sale
🔸Preferred bidder for electricity link between Scotland and England
🔸Wingstop announces third Glasgow location
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550911...
October 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Business Briefing 📈
🔸Scottish estate opportunity with fishing rights for sale
🔸Preferred bidder for electricity link between Scotland and England
🔸Wingstop announces third Glasgow location
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550911...
🔸Scottish estate opportunity with fishing rights for sale
🔸Preferred bidder for electricity link between Scotland and England
🔸Wingstop announces third Glasgow location
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550911...
Scottish royal family descendant warns heritage tourism is under threat
My Business Week column
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My Business Week column
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September 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Scottish royal family descendant warns heritage tourism is under threat
My Business Week column
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My Business Week column
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🏘️ Plans for new homes in a 'picturesque' Scottish village have been approved.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🏘️ Plans for new homes in a 'picturesque' Scottish village have been approved.
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🆕 Plan to convert Scottish city centre building into student housing
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545332...
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September 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🆕 Plan to convert Scottish city centre building into student housing
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Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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🛍️ A landmark Scottish shopping centre is to be brought to the market for sale at an expected guide price of £20m.
🛍️ It is the lead story in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Week round-up.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544568...
🛍️ It is the lead story in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Week round-up.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544568...
September 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🛍️ A landmark Scottish shopping centre is to be brought to the market for sale at an expected guide price of £20m.
🛍️ It is the lead story in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Week round-up.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544568...
🛍️ It is the lead story in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Week round-up.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544568...
🛢️ Two major investors including an Israeli company have sold shares in a North Sea oil and gas giant.
🛢️ The story leads our weekly round-up.
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➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544590...
🛢️ The story leads our weekly round-up.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🛢️ Two major investors including an Israeli company have sold shares in a North Sea oil and gas giant.
🛢️ The story leads our weekly round-up.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544590...
🛢️ The story leads our weekly round-up.
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Homes giant acquires collapsed Scottish housebuilder’s land
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544586...
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September 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Homes giant acquires collapsed Scottish housebuilder’s land
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544586...
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