John Swinney at the SNP manifesto launch (pic: DB Media Services) The polls point to John Swinney returning to Bute House, but is there any substance behind the manifesto pledges, asks TERRY MURDEN He arrived in Bute House more by accident than design, a result of the experiment with Humza Yousaf being proved unworkable or […]
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Daily Business interview: Anas Sarwar
Anas Sarwar: I want this election to be about what change looks like (pic: DB Media Services) The Scottish Labour leader admits mistakes have been made, but is staying focused on the prize, writes TERRY MURDEN As a fan of wrestling, Anas Sarwar is trying to stay focused on pinning down the First Minister, though […]
Scots starlet Wilkie puts accent on stardom
Alexandra Wilkie with Brian Cox, Nicole Ansari Cox (left) and cast member Alexandra Shipp (pic: family) A young Scottish actress has made a big impression on veteran actor Brian Cox, writes JULENA DRUMI From Blantyre to Hollywood Boulevard, it has been a whirlwind few months for young Scottish actress Alexandra Wilkie. The 11-year-old was plucked […]
Standard Life’s phoenix-like revival
The biggest deal in Scotland this year has put an old name back on the front foot, writes TERRY MURDEN Twenty years after it was demutualised and eight after it was ignominously booted out of its own parent company, Standard Life is once again a dominant force in Scotland’s financial services sector. It may not […]
Interview: Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservatives
The Scottish Tory leader argues that his party is shaking off its ‘toxicity’ in Scotland, writes TERRY MURDEN During a frantic election campaign the questions and answers come thick and fast, though hearing himself as a television quiz question caught Russell Findlay by surprise. “Did Clive Myrie just say my name?” he said while watching […]