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 […]
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Nira rises from the ashes of devastating fire
It was the former home of John Wilson, writer and friend of William Wordsworth, who adopted the pen-name Christopher North, commemorated by a plaque on the wall. For some years the building designed by the renowned architect William Playfair in 1823 has been an upmarket boutique hotel, the Nira Caledonia, appealing to a clientele attracted […]
Branson checks in for hotel briefing
Sir Richard Branson joined a select group in Edinburgh to mark the arrival of his Virgin Hotel in one of its most popular old town locations. The leisure tycoon was joined at the India Buildings in Victoria Street by Virgin Hotels CEO Raul Leal, and Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Frank Ross. Sir Richard announced his […]
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 […]
Inspiring women: 20 trailblazing female-led enterprises
It has been a year in which women have been asserting their credentials, not least as creative and entrepreneurial leaders. To mark the Inspiring Women in Business Conference in Edinburgh, to be addressed by Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, Daily Business highlights 20 women who have made their mark in Scotland – in a wide range […]