Grand by design It was built in the years straddling the early part of world war two, a neo-classical masterpiece inspired by the bank buildings of 1930s America. After a decade of neglect, during which it was briefly owned by former Hearts FC owner Vladimir Romanov, the former headquarters of the National Bank of Scotland […]
Interviews
Interview: Patrick Graham, BGF
Going for growth One of the biggest supporters of growth businesses in the country has just reached a couple of important milestones and is keen to spread the news. In April, BGF became the first investment company to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and it has just seen the first merger of two businesses that […]
Interview: Paul Sheerin, CEO, Scottish Engineering
Cracking an ageing issue It was Paul Sheerin’s debut speech to his organisation’s annual dinner and there were a few jokes at the expense of his predecessor. They were, of course, disguised compliments aimed at Bryan Buchan’s stint as Scottish Engineering’s chief executive. Even so, this blokey leg-pulling may have been a gentle reminder to […]
Interview: Julie Scott, CEO, 1825
Navigating the money minefield Financial planning isn’t what it used to be. The old days of sticking money in a savings account and putting off pension needs until the day of retirement are long gone. An internet-savvy generation of information-hungry clients is fuelling new approaches to money management. Their desire for knowledge and control has […]
Interview: Jacqueline Law, Aberdein Considine
Building belief in local markets The office was being prepared to host more than a hundred guests, including former rugby international Chris Paterson who had agreed to perform the official ribbon-cutting duties. For Jacqueline Law, the party organised to mark the opening of a new facility in Edinburgh was an opportunity to introduce the next […]