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Lifetime Achievement Award Brian Williamson with Wife Sharon Wiliamson

Awards Ceremonies

The Glasgow organisations recognised for transforming the city in 2026

The Marriott Hotel has been the setting for this year’s Inspiring City Awards 2026, with outstanding individuals and organisations being recognised for their contribution to the life, community, economic standing and culture of Glasgow.

f Ferguson Marine, Scotland's state-owned shipyard

f Ferguson Marine, Scotland's state-owned shipyard

Ferguson Marine to receive 'working capital' to build tugboats amid 2027 work gap

Frasers has lost the glamour it had only a few short years ago says Herald columnist Marissa MacWhirter

Frasers has lost the glamour it had only a few short years ago says Herald columnist Marissa MacWhirter

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

House of Fraser

Once beloved, Glasgow’s Frasers is now a strange and fading relic of its former glory

Center Parcs nears £4.5bn recapitalisation as Scottish Borders village takes shape

The Herald Business Live Blog.

The Herald Business Live Blog.

Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - September 17

Miller Homes is now 30% owned by a major Japanese company

Miller Homes is now 30% owned by a major Japanese company

Japanese giant swoops for stake in long-established Edinburgh housebuilder

King Charles III shakes hands with chief financial officer of OpenAI Sarah Friar during a meeting for leaders from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Government, and thought leaders to discuss how AI can be developed and deployed in ways that

King Charles III shakes hands with chief financial officer of OpenAI Sarah Friar during a meeting for leaders from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Government, and thought leaders to discuss how AI can be developed and deployed in ways that

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

King warns of AI's 'existential dangers' as tech giants gather in Scotland

Administrators had to deal with squatters in shuttered pubs

Administrators had to deal with squatters in shuttered pubs

Administrators says 'insufficient funds' to pay hundreds of BrewDog staff owed wages

The council refused to provide documents outlining how it attempted to recover non-domestic rates from the building's tenants.

The council refused to provide documents outlining how it attempted to recover non-domestic rates from the building's tenants.

Fire site gift shops excluded from FOI response over harm to 'commercial interests'

Administrators appointed to restaurant company operating across UK

Administrators appointed to restaurant company operating across UK

Administrators appointed to restaurant company operating across UK

Andrew Dane, chief executive, The Artisanal Spirits Company

Andrew Dane, chief executive, The Artisanal Spirits Company

Prestigious Scotch whisky club 'on track' as fall in cask sales played down

Pub group the SLTA says members are seeing changes in dining habits

Pub group the SLTA says members are seeing changes in dining habits

Why Scottish hospitality is facing a new and unexpected threat

Ithaca Energy acquired a controlling stake in the UK's largest producing gas field, Cygnus, from Scottish Gas-owner Centrica last year

Ithaca Energy acquired a controlling stake in the UK's largest producing gas field, Cygnus, from Scottish Gas-owner Centrica last year

North Sea tax cut calls intensify as oil price surge fuels inflation

Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse opens new 8,705 sq ft Edinburgh store this week

The image is artist impression of what The Causey could look like once transformed

The image is artist impression of what The Causey could look like once transformed

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh’s Causey secures £2.16 million funding after 19-year community campaign

Abacus at The Scholar.

Abacus at The Scholar.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh restaurant Abacus ranked among top 10 per cent of restaurants worldwide

The Borders Single Malt Scotch Whisky, First Release.

The Borders Single Malt Scotch Whisky, First Release.

Scottish Borders distillery releases first single malt in nearly 200 years since 1837

Insurtech Corridor team.

Insurtech Corridor team.

US insurance tech leaders to meet Scottish firms at FinTech Scotland Festival

GoFibre North East rollout.

GoFibre North East rollout.

Nearly 1,000 homes and businesses across Aberdeen set for GoFibre full-fibre rollouts

Simon Bachelor.

Simon Bachelor.

AAB appoints Simon Bachelor as head of hotel accounting after 20 years in hospitality

Jonathan Martin in refurbished rooms at Uile-bheist.

Jonathan Martin in refurbished rooms at Uile-bheist.

Inverness distillery revamps after tour demand nearly doubles in three years

Roger Lockwood and Neil Rankin.

Roger Lockwood and Neil Rankin.

Royal Yacht Britannia

Rear Admiral Roger Lockwood appointed new chair of Royal Yacht Britannia Trust

Savills names Jamie Adam to lead residential development sales in Scotland

Independent Schools

Former scientist Dr Lucy Hay named deputy rector at Glasgow independent school

Mercure in Aberdeen.

Mercure in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen's historic 83-bedroom Mercure hotel sold to new owners

Joe Black Coffee Roasters dates back to 1950 and supplies coffee to businesses across the UK.

Joe Black Coffee Roasters dates back to 1950 and supplies coffee to businesses across the UK.

UK coffee company set to close after 76 years as it enters voluntary liquidation

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Energy Price Cap could soar in January – Martin Lewis urges households to check now

The new sites will be part of the hotel chain's

The new sites will be part of the hotel chain's

Hilton to open 10 new 'value-focused' UK hotels - see the full list of locations

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Ministers reject data centre moratorium but promise new rules by Christmas

Essential Edinburgh represents much of Edinburgh's New Town.

Essential Edinburgh represents much of Edinburgh's New Town.

Business Improvement District

New Town business body to launch renewal ballot early amid tourist tax impact

DFDS wanted to operate a ferry service between Rosyth and Dunkirk.

DFDS wanted to operate a ferry service between Rosyth and Dunkirk.

Rosyth-Europe ferry revival scrapped despite £6m funding pledge

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks this summer due to the July blaze.

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks this summer due to the July blaze.

Overdue accounts for London-based firm behind Princes Street fire gift shops

Scottish family-owned supermarket chain sales top £1.3 billion

Scottish family-owned supermarket chain sales top £1.3 billion

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Sales soar to £1.3bn at Scottish family-owned supermarket chain

Cambium Networks has told its customers that it has gone into administration

Cambium Networks has told its customers that it has gone into administration

Broadband provider that operates in UK and around the world enters administration

Boohoo, part of the Debenhams group, initially bought Nasty Gal 10 years ago for around £14.8 million (US$20 million).

Boohoo, part of the Debenhams group, initially bought Nasty Gal 10 years ago for around £14.8 million (US$20 million).

Popular fashion brand shuts down its website as its sold by Debenhams for £12 million

iGii's Gabriel Casano (left) and chief executive Jean-Christophe Granier with Adrian Gillespe and Gordon Culfeather of Scottish Enterprise

iGii's Gabriel Casano (left) and chief executive Jean-Christophe Granier with Adrian Gillespe and Gordon Culfeather of Scottish Enterprise

£22.7m boost for iGii comes with a promise to grow in Scotland

Scottish income tax is in the spotlight and we must remember the impact of decisions made at Westminster.

Scottish income tax is in the spotlight and we must remember the impact of decisions made at Westminster.

Why we need to cut through all this noise on Scottish income tax

Companies linked to high street pharmacy chain employing 420 in administration

Companies linked to high street pharmacy chain employing 420 in administration

Scottish high street pharmacy chain companies employing 420 in administration

Developments across Scotland would get a share in the £9.6m annual commitment

Developments across Scotland would get a share in the £9.6m annual commitment

Data centre giant unveils £9.6m annual ‘community benefit’ for Scottish sites

Plans for a data centre near Currie in Edinburgh

Plans for a data centre near Currie in Edinburgh

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

MSPs set for crunch vote on controversial AI data centre plans

The Herald Business Live Blog

The Herald Business Live Blog

Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - September 16

Malcolm Maclennan, Director; Josh McLennan, Director and Robbie Cheyne, Director, Culture Business Technology.

Malcolm Maclennan, Director; Josh McLennan, Director and Robbie Cheyne, Director, Culture Business Technology.

Inverness technology firm doubles workforce after rebrand and expansion

The POP MART Robo Shop vending machine.

The POP MART Robo Shop vending machine.

POP MART Robo Shop vending machine launches at The Entertainer in Aberdeen

Solar panel install.

Solar panel install.

Edinburgh brewery installs 400 solar panels in push for energy independence

Councillor John Finlayson visited the site this week with pupils from Broadford Primary School.

Councillor John Finlayson visited the site this week with pupils from Broadford Primary School.

£21 million new primary school and community campus takes shape on Isle of Skye

Sandra Kasparek.

Sandra Kasparek.

Livingston French tutor named national finalist in UK-wide business awards

Kinross House Estate.

Kinross House Estate.

Perth and Kinross

Historic Kinross House Estate on Loch Leven acquired by conservation firm WildLand

Edinburgh marketing agency Union Direct named among world's top independent agencies

EZO CEO Ollie Chatten, CRO David Fitzgerald and CFO Mark Fitzmaurice.

EZO CEO Ollie Chatten, CRO David Fitzgerald and CFO Mark Fitzmaurice.

More than 3,000 new electric vehicle charge points planned across UK and Ireland

The Club House café and purpose-built Pilates studio are the latest additions to Hydro Health Club.

The Club House café and purpose-built Pilates studio are the latest additions to Hydro Health Club.

New wellness café and Reformer Pilates studio open at Seamill Hydro on Ayrshire coast

Paul Allan, Frank Goodall and Katrina Allan.

Paul Allan, Frank Goodall and Katrina Allan.

Aberdeenshire family bakery expands into butchery with first shop in Peterhead

Union Square in Aberdeen.

Union Square in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen city centre shopping centre Union Square up for sale for around £175 million

Andy Murray releases new LEGO campaign as he takes on 1,015-piece challenge

Top Employer awards at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Pic Gordon Terris /Herald & Times

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Top Employer awards at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Pic Gordon Terris /Herald & Times

29/10/25

The Herald and s1jobs Top Employer Awards 2026 in association with FirstBus finalists