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Douglas Alexander.

Scotland secures £2.53 bn defence investment as Norway warship deal boosts Clyde jobs

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander is attending the Atlantic Future Forum in Oslo, highlighting Scotland’s defence industry, military bases and £2.53 billion in UK Government defence investment.

Community volunteers removing beech regeneration from Dunollie Wood in Oban.

Community volunteers removing beech regeneration from Dunollie Wood in Oban.

National Lottery

£5.98m project to restore Scotland’s rainforest and support west coast communities

Winter Carnival.

Winter Carnival.

Dumfries to host free three-day winter carnival with immersive art and live music

Glasgow-born Watches of Switzerland chief executive Brian Duffy at the group's recently expanded Rolex boutique in Glasgow

Glasgow-born Watches of Switzerland chief executive Brian Duffy at the group's recently expanded Rolex boutique in Glasgow

Business Insight

Luxury watch giant delivers strong growth after vote of confidence in Scotland

Workers were pictured working at the Renfrew flood barriers after Storm Boelo

Workers were pictured working at the Renfrew flood barriers after Storm Boelo

Renfrewshire Council

'Alarmingly low' compensation for Storm Boelo-hit businesses facing huge repair bills

‘Disappointing result’ as Scottish salmon farming company reports £86m drop in revenue

‘Disappointing result’ as Scottish salmon farming company reports £86m drop in revenue

Business Monitor 📈

‘Disappointing result’ as Scottish salmon farmer reports £86m drop in revenue

The Herald Business Live Blog.

The Herald Business Live Blog.

Live Business News

Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - November 10

ScotGov bankruptcy shake-up sparks abuse fears as 92% of creditors get nothing back

ScotGov bankruptcy shake-up sparks abuse fears as 92% of creditors get nothing back

ScotGov bankruptcy shake-up sparks abuse fears as 92% of creditors get nothing back

Ferry safety muddle: Government regulator U-turn over five-year CalMac checks fail

Jamie McAinsh and Simon Reilly launched the business with a shared belief in the transition away from oil and gas towards greater electrification.

Jamie McAinsh and Simon Reilly launched the business with a shared belief in the transition away from oil and gas towards greater electrification.

Scottish founders secure £100m for fast-growing business

Liquidator appointed to Scottish construction trade company

Liquidator appointed to Scottish construction trade company

Liquidator appointed to Scottish construction trade firm after HMRC court action

Rowan Armstrong, co-founder and chief executive of Bioliberty, demonstrates the company’s wearable hand technology. The University of Edinburgh spinout is an example of the university-backed businesses the new Scottish Universities Fund aims to support

Rowan Armstrong, co-founder and chief executive of Bioliberty, demonstrates the company’s wearable hand technology. The University of Edinburgh spinout is an example of the university-backed businesses the new Scottish Universities Fund aims to support

Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB)

£65m fund aims to turn Scottish university research into high-growth firms

Corporate members benefit from access to both championship courses, priority tee times, concierge-style service, practice facilities, private dining and hospitality, and exclusive member event

Corporate members benefit from access to both championship courses, priority tee times, concierge-style service, practice facilities, private dining and hospitality, and exclusive member event

Advertising Feature

Trump International is a winning venue for business on and off the course

The findings by MDDUS underline the importance of ensuring doctors have fair opportunities

The findings by MDDUS underline the importance of ensuring doctors have fair opportunities

A positive prognosis relies on health experts feeling at home in the NHS

Scottish financial planning firm Acumen unveils fresh brand and streamlined services

Scottish Ambulance Service.

Scottish Ambulance Service.

Up to 280 new paramedics join Scottish Ambulance Service ahead of winter

Pupils listen to Prof Pinar Ozcan from the Business School.

Pupils listen to Prof Pinar Ozcan from the Business School.

Oxford University

Scottish school launches world-first female founders programme with Oxford University

Wigtown DG Life winners with Daniel Burnett, store manager of Sainsburys Dumfries, headline sponsor.

Wigtown DG Life winners with Daniel Burnett, store manager of Sainsburys Dumfries, headline sponsor.

Wigtown Festival Company wins award for 20 years of cultural impact

Gibson Kerr appoints Donna Brennan to lead private client services expansion

The Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh.

The Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh.

The Lyceum appoints two new directors to senior leadership team

Airbnb has partnered with an Edinburgh children's hospital charity.

Airbnb has partnered with an Edinburgh children's hospital charity.

Free Airbnb stays launched for families travelling to Edinburgh for hospital care

When did John Swinney U-turn on oil and gas?

When did John Swinney U-turn on oil and gas?

Here's the problem with saying the SNP and Swinney U-turned on oil and gas

Scottish wind farm support vessel giant unveils rise in turnover to £153 million

Scottish wind farm support vessel giant unveils rise in turnover to £153 million

Business Monitor 📈

Historic Scottish shipping giant unveils rise in turnover to £153 million

The Scottish Government offices in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh

The Scottish Government offices in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh

Stricter civil service hybrid checks were not considered as self-reporting begins

The Herald Business Live Blog.

The Herald Business Live Blog.

Live Business News

Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - November 9

How profit-making Scottish family-run hotel company ended up in administration

How profit-making Scottish family-run hotel company ended up in administration

BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY 📈

Profit-making hotel operator ended up in administration after HMRC tax dispute

Adam Smith argued that prosperity should ultimately improve everyday life. Some 250 years after The Wealth of Nations, Britain is struggling to meet that test

Adam Smith argued that prosperity should ultimately improve everyday life. Some 250 years after The Wealth of Nations, Britain is struggling to meet that test

Adam Smith gave us a test for prosperity. Britain is struggling to pass it

Starbucks has said it plans to hire 7,500 new baristas across the UK over the next five years following an overhaul at the coffee giant.

Starbucks has said it plans to hire 7,500 new baristas across the UK over the next five years following an overhaul at the coffee giant.

Starbucks to hire 7,500 baristas across the UK over the next five years

The Ipsos Scotland survey also found a majority of Scots (51%) want the Scottish Government to be able to make most of the decisions on national insurance

The Ipsos Scotland survey also found a majority of Scots (51%) want the Scottish Government to be able to make most of the decisions on national insurance

58 per cent of Scots want Holyrood to decide on North Sea oil licences

DC's new venture is developing an AI-powered application designed to give drivers, delivery partners and other platform workers the kind of analytical support that large organisations take for granted

DC's new venture is developing an AI-powered application designed to give drivers, delivery partners and other platform workers the kind of analytical support that large organisations take for granted

Advertising Feature

DC Singh unveils lightning-fast AI app built to transform everyday life

The proposed Brae of Angus development.

The proposed Brae of Angus development.

Five-star hotel and championship golf course proposed for Angus countryside

Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy partners with Victorinox.

Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy partners with Victorinox.

Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy partners with Swiss Army Knife maker Victorinox

CGI of Haymarket.

CGI of Haymarket.

£100m Hyatt hotel to complete £350m transformation of Edinburgh’s Haymarket district

D&G Autocare has taken over the former ATS site on Huddersfield Road.

D&G Autocare has taken over the former ATS site on Huddersfield Road.

Former ATS site in Galashiels set to be taken over by Scottish autocare company

AAB expands risk and compliance services with acquisition of Validera and 28 experts

Entourage lab technician Matthew Mitchell prepares a blood sample for testing in their lab.

Entourage lab technician Matthew Mitchell prepares a blood sample for testing in their lab.

Glasgow biotech teams up with Nottingham Forest to trial injury risk blood test

Danny Davidson, Site Manager and Olivia Cunnison, Land Buyer.

Danny Davidson, Site Manager and Olivia Cunnison, Land Buyer.

Cala Homes begins construction of 75 new homes at Blyth Gardens in Erskine

World of Patria International works with major brands, including Budweiser, Carlsberg, and San Miguel.

World of Patria International works with major brands, including Budweiser, Carlsberg, and San Miguel.

UK duty-free supplier at risk as it collapses into administration after 11 years

The Machrie on Islay, where staff accommodation has been identified as an important factor in attracting workers

The Machrie on Islay, where staff accommodation has been identified as an important factor in attracting workers

The Business of Golf

Island golf resort sets out plans as staffing challenge comes into focus

More than 200 of the business's employees were immediately made redundant

More than 200 of the business's employees were immediately made redundant

UK's largest machinery dealer goes bust with 203 jobs lost and Scottish closure

Flashback to the Grenfell blaze

Flashback to the Grenfell blaze

Grenfell Tower disaster

National scandal: 'Risk to life' in 22 Scots buildings as Grenfell repairs fail

£500million in public money is subsidising Scotland’s renewables industry. This money from the Scottish government goes to the private companies which own or build wind farms

£500million in public money is subsidising Scotland’s renewables industry. This money from the Scottish government goes to the private companies which own or build wind farms

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ

The Great Renewables Rip-Off? Green energy ‘con’ costing Scotland billions exposed

Baxters' product range

Baxters' product range

Urgent warning over Scottish soup tins that could burst and release foul smell

John Swinney is facing mounting pressure

John Swinney is facing mounting pressure

Ethical Standards Commissioner

Time to act: Fourth council joins revolt over freedom of speech in Scotland

Edinburgh University spent £435,000 on external consultants.

Edinburgh University spent £435,000 on external consultants.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University paid external consultants £435,000 to help develop cuts plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a welcoming speech as he hosts a Remembrance reception,

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a welcoming speech as he hosts a Remembrance reception,

SNP demand emergency cost of living plan from PM as energy bills and rates rise

Scottish Government urged to devolve business rates to new regional authorities

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that Thursday’s interest rate rise may not be the last

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that Thursday’s interest rate rise may not be the last

Businesses keep showing resilience, but how much more can we ask of them?

Fonab Castle in Perthshire is among the properties put up for sale.

Fonab Castle in Perthshire is among the properties put up for sale.

Landmark hotels up for sale and chief executive reflects on 'stress' of job

Lloyds' index reveals the latest house price moves.

Lloyds' index reveals the latest house price moves.

House prices in Scotland go opposite way to UK as a whole

Millions of retail investors own shares in investment trusts, but a significant proportion of their shareholder votes are never cast

Millions of retail investors own shares in investment trusts, but a significant proportion of their shareholder votes are never cast

Personal Finance

America has a plan for wasted shareholder votes. Should Britain take note?

Dalzell Motherwell 1 SA : The Dalzell steel works and the surrounding area, Motherwell.

SundayHerald feature story on the Steel Works and the communities.

Picture by Stewart Attwood (43581268)

Dalzell Motherwell 1 SA : The Dalzell steel works and the surrounding area, Motherwell.

SundayHerald feature story on the Steel Works and the communities.

Picture by Stewart Attwood (43581268)

Dalzell £7m taxpayer loan repaid as FOI reveals ministers feared official receiver

An artist's impression of the £480 million Brae of Angus development

An artist's impression of the £480 million Brae of Angus development

Plans lodged for £480 million ‘five-star’ golf resort near Dundee

Tom Slater manages the fund.

Tom Slater manages the fund.

£18.7 billion Scottish company unveils results