Business for Scotland predicted that HS2 would never be built. The fact the axe has finally fallen on most of the line comes as no surprise. The rag-bag of transport upgrades which PM Rishi Sunak announced in his Conservative Party Conference speech in its place are unconvincing and include little for Scotland. The main one […] Source

TWO 18th century samplers sewn by the sister of Scots poet Robert Burns are set to go up for auction next month. Source

THREE claims made by Cabinet ministers at the Conservative party conference have been found to be false by fact checkers. Source

THREE claims made by Cabinet ministers at the Conservative party conference have been found to be false by fact checkers. Source

On Sunday, in an exclusive in The National newspaper, the Common Weal think tank founder, Robin McAlpine outlined a strategy – three years in development – for achieving Scottish independence. He states that various independence groups need to “put aside our bickering” and concentrate on “[dragging] the UK to the negotiating table.” [you can read […] Source

THE series begins with an extended interview with managing director Ron Taylor. …

Much of the response to the decision to give the green light to Rosebank oil field has focused on the climate change issues. Less has been said about the fact that the news will mean Equinor pays billions LESS in windfall tax.  That is because of a loophole in the UK Government’s windfall tax that […] Source

DISCOVERING hidden strengths and talents for the over-50s took centre stage when Arradoul SWI held their first meeting of the new season. …

The best hotel in Scotland has been chosen after more than 500,000 people submitted responses rating their experiences across the globe. Source

LESS than half of Elgin drivers pass their practical test according to new research. …

Nick Kuenssberg, one of Scotland’s best-known business figures and the father of BBC journalist and presenter Laura Kuenssberg, has died at the age of 80 Source

“It would also look at preventing the introduction of the concept of the “15-minute city” – where essential amenities are always within a 15-minute walk.” – Rishi Sunak The latest spasm of invented grievance and badly disguised conspiracism is a hybrid of post-covid paranoia and the recently invented defence of the ‘war on the motorist’. […] Source

A FAMILY-run business in Bridge of Weir has revealed it is selling up after 142 years. Source