With global leaders warning of tough times ahead, Humza Yousaf needs to face reality, says TERRY MURDEN Once again the SNP conference will hear that only through independence can Scotland tackle the cost of living crisis, grow the economy and cure the country of all known diseases. Well, maybe they won’t go so far as […]
Interview: Katie Milligan, Openreach
Katie Milligan: broadband now means something to everyone (pic: Terry Murden) The telecoms executive talks to TERRY MURDEN about competition, growth and what comes next for the sector For those running any sort of utilities business, and no matter how often they get it right, there are always plenty of critics waiting to pounce whenever […]
Business awaits a shift in Holyrood priorities
TERRY MURDEN asks what the Scottish by-election result may mean for economic policy The surprisingly large swing to Labour in Thursday’s by-election will see the independence bandwagon arriving in Aberdeen next weekend on four flat tyres and Humza Yousaf wondering if he can get it running again to resume his increasingly dubious journey. As for […]
Whisky dreamers hitting new heights
High rise: the Port of Leith Distillery is a one-of-a-kind Edinburgh’s latest visitor attraction puts a new meaning into raising a glass, writes TERRY MURDEN Wine merchant Ian Stirling and his long-time friend Paddy Fletcher were enjoying a dram in Milroy’s whisky bar, London when they came up with the idea of building their own […]
City’s hopes rest on a line of inquiry
As the trams report opens up old wounds, TERRY MURDEN asks if they are transforming the city As a regular user of Edinburgh’s trams I am delighted to say that I find them efficient and convenient, and particularly enjoy the fact that being of a certain age I can travel on them as often as […]