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Scott W Wright
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Writes about business for The Herald in Scotland. Into music, film, football and books.
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Wrote a few words about why Scotland’s qualification for next year’s World Cup is the boost this slightly weary nation needs:

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Rip up the sales forecasts: World Cup will give Scotland boost it badly needs
Travel agents, airports, pubs and shops look set to benefit from Scotland's first participation in a World Cup in 28 years
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November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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I was pleased to hear a major Rangers podcast address the horrendous personal abuse being directed by fans at head coach Russell Martin. How can football make a meaningful contribution to improving mental health when abuse like this- far from the sole
preserve of Rangers fans- is so endemic?
September 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Signs are emerging that Scotland's biggest city may finally be turning a corner, says deputy Business Editor @scottwwright.bsky.social

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September 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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As Glasgow City Council closes its consultation on its proposed visitor levy today, industry body UK Hospitality Scotland has made plain its opposition to the plan.

What do you think?

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Scots hospitality chief warns of 'harm' as city tourist tax consultation ends
Glasgow City Council consultation on proposed visitor levy closed today
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May 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Suddenly the issue has returned to the agenda – and it’s arguably come from the most unlikely of sources'

Should we finally be looking to lift football's booze ban?

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Would lifting football booze ban make sense for Scotland?
Scottish clubs may welcome chance to boost revenue from sales of matchday pints
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March 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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The new Irish Government has made a bold move to support the struggling hospitality sector.

The UK Government should follow suit.

Late plug for my column in The Herald today:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493004...
The bold Irish move that would revive Scottish hospitality
Across the Irish Sea, recent events may well have been attracting the interest of the Scottish hospitality industry.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Plenty of people have had their say on the plight of Glasgow.

But in recent weeks it has become increasingly evident that investors are seeing value in acquiring prime retail assets in the city centre.

This evening's @heraldscotland.bsky.social
newsletter:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2492313...
Vote of confidence in Glasgow as prime spot sold for £14m
Deal may add to hopes Glasgow may finally be on road to recovery
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February 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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After years of debate, Edinburgh has approved a visitor levy scheme. But are other parts of Scotland likely to follow suit?

We look at new figures which reveal the appetite among other councils for introducing their own schemes - and what firms think about it

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How many Scottish councils will follow Edinburgh's 'historic moment'?
Two-thirds of local authorities signal intention to introduce visitor levies
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February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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'Nick Nairn painted a gloomy picture of life in the Scottish hospitality trade... and he probably knows the difficulties facing the sector more than most.'

Our analysis of comments by Scottish TV chef Nick Nairn on hospitality sector's struggles:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491633...
High-profile Scottish chef paints gloomy picture of hospitality
Scottish restaurateur warns industry is 'facing all kinds of problems'
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February 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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'Some of Sauchiehall is not looking great. But I think it is a long game.' Alisdair Clements and Lesley Palmer of INCH Architecture + Design gave me their perspective on Glasgow's struggles in The Herald's Business HQ Monthly, out today:

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Glasgow 'still a city that inspires', leading architects declare
Alisdair Clements and Lesley Palmer put community and values at the heart of their approach to architecture
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February 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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So much focus of Trump's tariff stance has been on the potential ramifications for the Scotch whisky industry, and understandably so.

But results from Diageo today shone a light on the risk to other spirits in the key US market.

Read our analysis: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490993...
Tequila in the frame as Trump rattles sabre on tariffs, Scotch giant warns
Scotch whisky not yet out of the woods in US trade war
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February 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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The challenges facing the hospitality trade are well documented, but one major leased and tenanted pub operator is bucking the trend.

In this evening's Business Insight, we look at how Admiral Taverns is succeeding in a difficult market:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490552...
'Resilient' pub giant shines amid hospitality trade gloom
Major licensed trade operator declares it can 'weather the storm' of tax hikes
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February 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Is it too early to talk about a Glasgow revival?

A host of new food and beverage openings and major property deals signal confidence in the future of a city that has struggled badly since the pandemic.

My Business Voices column today:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489455...
Scott Wright: How close are we to a Glasgow revival?
New restaurant openings and office deals offer hope for Scotland's biggest city
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January 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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The progress being made by Ayrshire-based Buzzworks really is something to behold in these difficult times for the Scottish hospitality trade:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489208...
'Incredibly proud' Scots hospitality firm weathers storm
Ambitious bar and restaurant group finds way to 'successfully navigate' tough conditions
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January 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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The Herald has today launched a major investigation into the performance of Scotland's railways.
You can find links to all of today's articles in this introductory piece here:

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Scotland's trains: On the right track? – Find all articles in the series here
Scotland’s railways have been in public hands for almost three years. However, that has not stopped complaints over cost and cancellations. What…
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January 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Is Mitsubishi chief right with remarks about Scottish business and politics?

Wee shout for this week's Business Voices column, online now:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487573...
Scott Wright: Is Mitsubishi chief right about Scottish business and politics?
New president of Scottish Chamber of Commerce emphasises importance of building consensus in business
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January 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Edinburgh investment chief warns of 'existential threat' as battle for trusts rages on:

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Edinburgh investment chief warns of 'existential threat'
Activist investor declares trust 'should be embarrassed' about performance
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January 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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'Our customers are mostly retired, have lost the winter fuel allowance'
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Scotland hotels and tour company warns of tax danger
The Scottish family-owned business has reported a surge in profits
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January 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Enjoyed sitting down with Rodney Ayre, new president of Scottish Chambers of Commerce,
for his first interview since taking on role.
Interesting takes on Trump and how business can build stronger relations with the Scottish Government.

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Scottish business chief points way to repair relationship with Holyrood
New president of Scottish Chambers says Scotland can do business with Trump
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January 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Fresh headwinds flagged for cinemas as boutique chain
Everyman cites impact of Budget measures, reels from Joker: Folie à Deux flop
Analysis from Kristy Dorsey @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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Everyman's woes signal fresh headwinds for the cinema industry
Everyman Media suffered a disappointing close to 2024 thanks in part to box office flop Joker: Folie à Deux
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January 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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In case you missed it, our exclusive report on the fall-out behind the closure of the Bridge of Allan restaurant run by celebrity chef Nick Nairn and wife Julia

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High-profile Scottish chef in bitter restaurant dispute
Hospitality couple and Bridge of Allan wine merchant at odds over management contract
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January 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Can the Scottish hotel sector look to the year ahead with confidence? Wee shout for my Business Voices column in The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social today:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485931...
Scott Wright: Expert right to be cautious over key Scottish industry
Global investors forecast to show interest in Scottish sales this year
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January 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Inside the bitter cash dispute that led to the closure of celebrity chef Nick Nairn and wife Julia's Bridge of Allan restaurant. Exclusive for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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High-profile Scottish chef in bitter restaurant dispute
Hospitality couple and Bridge of Allan wine merchant at odds over management contract
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January 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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It was really interesting to speak to Joe Gallacher, general manager of Renfrewshire resort Mar Hall, about plans to reposition the hotel on the banks of the Clyde as "one of Scotland’s best five-star luxury resorts"

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Scots luxury hotel chief pledges 'spectacular' asset
Hospitality veteran delighted with investment in luxury destination on banks of the Clyde
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January 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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‘It is going to be spectacular.”

Scottish hotels veteran Joe Gallacher shares his vision for the £20m revival of the renowned Mar Hall resort in Renfrewshire

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Scots luxury hotel chief pledges 'spectacular' asset
Hospitality veteran delighted with investment in luxury destination on banks of the Clyde
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January 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM