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1nhaler’s single-dose dry-powder inhaler is made predominantly from cardboard and expands into shape for use

Scottish firm behind cardboard inhaler lands £2.2m as key milestone nears

Edinburgh-based 1nhaler has secured £2.2m to take its novel pop-up cardboard inhaler towards clinical trials and its first regulatory approval

Edinburgh agency secures £1.05 million loan to acquire Dundee property firm Easylets

Here, we outline some of the main taxation changes coming up in the 2027/28 and 2028/29 tax years.

Here, we outline some of the main taxation changes coming up in the 2027/28 and 2028/29 tax years.

Money HQ: Exploring the aftermath of the 2026 Autumn Budget - what is changing?

BG Freight's new weekly shipping service from Greenock to Rotterdam arrived at the Port of Greenock for the first time

BG Freight's new weekly shipping service from Greenock to Rotterdam arrived at the Port of Greenock for the first time

New weekly Greenock-Rotterdam shipping service to support whisky exports

Shereen Cutkelvin performs during the 2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at The Hydro, Glasgow. The recent Commonwealth Games generated a gross output of £233 million in economic activity across Scotland, according to a report. The Glasgow 2026

Shereen Cutkelvin performs during the 2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at The Hydro, Glasgow. The recent Commonwealth Games generated a gross output of £233 million in economic activity across Scotland, according to a report. The Glasgow 2026

Commonwealth Games

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games generated £233m for Scotland, report finds

'The plethora of Chinese carmakers - they took 10% of the European car market last month - are making life-changing inroads into the traditional heartlands of the world's car markets'

'The plethora of Chinese carmakers - they took 10% of the European car market last month - are making life-changing inroads into the traditional heartlands of the world's car markets'

‘Could put us all out of business’: Car giants sound alarm over Chinese rivals

University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen

£9 million EU funding backs Scotland's first mainland Small Hydrogen Valley

Edinburgh Solar Cooperative.

Edinburgh Solar Cooperative.

Edinburgh residents invited to invest from £25 in £1.13m community solar scheme

Energy Transition Zone at Altens.

Energy Transition Zone at Altens.

Commercial property

£2.5m fund launched to bring vacant North East industrial properties back into use

Keeping a golf course in playing condition requires continual investment in maintenance

Keeping a golf course in playing condition requires continual investment in maintenance

The Business of Golf

What does it cost to keep a golf course alive?

UK holiday park firm placed into administration owing £244m

UK holiday park firm placed into administration owing £244m

Popular holiday park company collapsed into administration owing £244 million

'The Chancellor talked in his Commons address of “the first hundred days” of the Government he serves'

'The Chancellor talked in his Commons address of “the first hundred days” of the Government he serves'

John Healey’s Budget exposes the problem at the heart of Andy Burnham’s government

NatWest chief executive Paul Thwaite said the banking group had delivered “another strong performance” in the third quarter

NatWest chief executive Paul Thwaite said the banking group had delivered “another strong performance” in the third quarter

Business Insight

NatWest profits remain strong but investors see tougher times ahead

Historic Scottish textile manufacturer reveals rise in turnover to £61 million

Historic Scottish textile manufacturer reveals rise in turnover to £61 million

Business Monitor 📈

Historic Scottish textile manufacturer reveals rise in turnover to £61 million

Crown Estate Scotland (CES) launched ScotWind in 2020.

Crown Estate Scotland (CES) launched ScotWind in 2020.

Crown Estate Scotland

Revealed: Crown Estate Scotland board hit by staff grievances

Company linked to Scottish Premiership champions drinks deal placed into liquidation

Company linked to Scottish Premiership champions drinks deal placed into liquidation

Company linked to Scottish Premiership champions drinks deal in liquidation

UK house price growth slows to weakest rate since January 2024

The Beatson Cancer Charity.

The Beatson Cancer Charity.

Beatson Cancer Charity

Beatson Cancer Charity receives £100,000 donation from family foundation

Scottish outdoor clothing company behind well-known brands returns to profit

Scottish outdoor clothing company behind well-known brands returns to profit

Business Monitor 📈

Scottish company behind well-known outdoor brands returns to profit

Liquidator appointed to Scottish stove and fireplace company

Liquidator appointed to Scottish stove and fireplace company

Liquidator appointed to Scottish stove and fireplace company

Whisky budget cartoon

Whisky budget cartoon

Today's cartoon is on the Chancellor's Budget and its implications for whisky

James Fennessey, corporate insolvency partner at Azets

James Fennessey, corporate insolvency partner at Azets

Corporate insolvencies fall by 16 per cent but businesses remain under pressure

Brian Taylor, centre, with, from left, Stephen Boyd, Andy Williams, Craig Wilson and Derek Hanlan

Brian Taylor, centre, with, from left, Stephen Boyd, Andy Williams, Craig Wilson and Derek Hanlan

Low-key Budget with many positives and no major shocks

Scotland’s whisky industry was among the sharpest critics of the UK Budget following a further increase in alcohol duty

Scotland’s whisky industry was among the sharpest critics of the UK Budget following a further increase in alcohol duty

‘Damp squib’: Scottish businesses deliver their verdict on the Budget

The contrast between John Healey and Rachel Reeves' first budget could not have been starker

The contrast between John Healey and Rachel Reeves' first budget could not have been starker

Stark contrasts at the heart of Healey’s first Budget

The criticism comes amid ongoing concerns about fuel poverty and follows the approval of the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas development in the North Sea.

The criticism comes amid ongoing concerns about fuel poverty and follows the approval of the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas development in the North Sea.

Scottish Greens accuse 2026 Budget of letting oil and gas giants ‘off the hook’

Scottish retail chain owned by family for 35 years reveals ‘modest’ sales rise to £74m

Scottish retail chain owned by family for 35 years reveals ‘modest’ sales rise to £74m

Business Monitor 📈

Retail chain owned by family for 35 years reveals ‘modest’ sales rise to £74m

Budget 2026 live: John Healey’s first Budget and what it means for Scotland

Budget 2026 live: John Healey’s first Budget and what it means for Scotland

Budget RECAP: Scottish Government confirms £100 energy payment for Scots

The investment trust is based in Edinburgh.

The investment trust is based in Edinburgh.

Showdown at £1.1bn Scottish company flags urgent need for greater protections

Family sells long-standing businesses as a director steps back

Family sells long-standing businesses as a director steps back

'New chapter' as family sells long-standing Scottish city snooker clubs

Scotscraig Golf Club, where more than £5m has been invested in the course and clubhouse since The Ancient Links Golf Company took over management duties

Scotscraig Golf Club, where more than £5m has been invested in the course and clubhouse since The Ancient Links Golf Company took over management duties

Can Scotland’s traditional golf model survive pressures reshaping the game?

CEO of ICAS, Gail Boag

CEO of ICAS, Gail Boag

ICAS calls for ‘radical simplicity’ in Scotland’s economic policy

Nuuri founder and chief executive Steven Clarke, front centre, with colleagues as the childcare technology business raises £550,000 for expansion

Nuuri founder and chief executive Steven Clarke, front centre, with colleagues as the childcare technology business raises £550,000 for expansion

Business Insight

Scottish nursery tech firm raises £550,000 to take its next big step

Sales drop by £26 million at Scotland’s largest fish farm operator

Sales drop by £26 million at Scotland’s largest fish farm operator

Business Monitor 📈

Scotland’s largest fish farm operator reveals drop in sales of £26 million

Highland Council

Highland Council

Highland Council

Council cuts expected as £40 million budget blackhole revealed

‘End of an era’: Scottish city retailer closes doors after 32 years

‘End of an era’: Scottish city retailer closes doors after 32 years

‘End of an era’: Scottish city retailer closes doors after 32 years

Inside the former Clydesdale Bank headquarters in Glasgow, pictured in 2022

Inside the former Clydesdale Bank headquarters in Glasgow, pictured in 2022

Artificial intelligence

Nationwide job cuts highlight a much bigger squeeze on white-collar careers

Scottish timber company cuts workforce by 80 as sales drop by £30 million

Scottish timber company cuts workforce by 80 as sales drop by £30 million

Business Monitor 📈

Scottish timber company cuts workforce by 82 as sales drop by £30 million

Shielding protection cover from inflation - the hows, whys and importance of doing so

The delight of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light

The delight of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light

The smell of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light

The Herald has tabled six proposals to reform the current system

The Herald has tabled six proposals to reform the current system

Reset the Rates

Reset The Rates: What's next in fight to reform a broken system?

Roan Lavery, CEO and co-founder of FreeAgent

Roan Lavery, CEO and co-founder of FreeAgent

Accountants urge lower business taxes ahead of budget to support small firms

Profitable Scottish family in administration after HMRC dispute

Profitable Scottish family in administration after HMRC dispute

Family-run hotel group placed into administration after £2.8m HMRC tax dispute

The rise in bond yields has renewed investor interest in fixed-income markets.

The rise in bond yields has renewed investor interest in fixed-income markets.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Why bonds are back on the radar for income investors

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Cruden said its strategy is

Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell.

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell.

Result of crunch vote at £1 billion Scottish company revealed

George Heron, outgoing captain at Scotscraig Golf Club, says members' fears over the club's partnership with TALGC have not materialised

George Heron, outgoing captain at Scotscraig Golf Club, says members' fears over the club's partnership with TALGC have not materialised

Around the Greens

'I'd vote for it again': Scotscraig captain still backs TALGC after Glen vote

Scottish engineering company unveils record turnover of £10 million

Scottish engineering company unveils record turnover of £10 million

Business Monitor 📈

Scottish engineering company almost triples turnover to record level

Reset the Rates

Reset the Rates

Reset the Rates: The Herald's campaign for fairer business rates - all stories here

Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens to debate motion to extend legal rights to polyamorous relationships

Professor Leigh Sparks says business rates need to move on

Professor Leigh Sparks says business rates need to move on

RESET THE RATES

Reset the Rates

Why a centuries-old tax is struggling to serve modern Scotland

Professor Leigh Sparks writes that the 'previous links between taxation and place have been dismantled'

Professor Leigh Sparks writes that the 'previous links between taxation and place have been dismantled'

RESET THE RATES

Reset the Rates

Scottish business rates 'ripe for reconsideration', says leading academic

Scottish courier firm in liquidation after HMRC court action

Scottish courier firm in liquidation after HMRC court action

Liquidator appointed to Scottish courier company following HMRC court action

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell has said it would be

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell has said it would be

Warning shareholders of £1 billion Scottish company risk 'sleepwalking' into a change