Maria Francké says she ‘enjoys the political side of the role’ (pic: Terry Murden) Maria Francké talks to TERRY MURDEN about the battle with ministers over controversial government policy Gatherings of property professionals can be robust affairs, though voices are rarely raised beyond disagreements over rental yields and whether or not to install triple glazing. With […]
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Cold Town’s warm welcome to beer festival
Edinburgh Grassmarket will be welcoming visitors to its first-ever Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of the city’s thriving breweries in a location where beer was brewed from the mid 1700s until 1900. The event takes place at Cold Town House next month and among those taking part are Barney’s Beer, Campervan Brewery, Moonwake Beer Co, […]
Harvie’s dream of a green and pleasant land
Patrick Harvie: growth should not be a single metric (pic: Terry Murden) Scottish Green party co-leader Patrick Harvie tells TERRY MURDEN that he is not anti-business but has a different view on growth On the face of it, SNP leader Humza Yousaf’s claim that a vote for the Greens at the upcoming general election would […]
Prize for late bloomer’s art passion
Prize-winner: Charlene Scott Charlene Scott’s decision to take up art later in life led to her winning a top award, writes JULENA DRUMI A former travel agent who went to art school in her late forties has proved that it is never too late to pursue your passion after being named winner of Scotland’s biggest […]
Lower tax is not the only route to growth
Will higher income taxes deter workers moving to Scotland? TERRY MURDEN argues there are other ways to stimulate growth There is more talk about the impact on the labour market of the income tax differential between Scotland and the rest of the UK, in particular its potential for deterring workers moving north of the border. […]