Alex Cole-Hamilton: we need to focus on skills (pic: DB Media Services) Could the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats do a deal with Labour, asks TERRY MURDEN He’s taken a speedboat trip on the Clyde, tried his hand at judo, learned a few dance moves, and the day before we meet he was preparing […]
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Courts post a warning to social sites
Lawyers are forcing change on social media companies where governments have failed, writes IAN RITCHIE In the online world, things can often change very quickly. Back in February I wrote about governments around the world making moves to deny young people access to social media platforms. Australia had already implemented its outright ban and others, […]
The Kithmore ready to accept first guests
The Kithmore is close to St Andrews’ iconic golf courses A row of elegant Georgian townhouses now house a luxury boutique hotel, writes JULENA DRUMI Bookings are now open for The Kithmore, St Andrews’ new luxury boutique hotel opening its doors this June following a £7.5 million transformation of the former Ardgowan Hotel. Set across three elegant Georgian townhouses, designed by renowned […]
Daily Business interview: Ross Greer
The Scottish Greens co-leader believes the party’s ‘fair society’ message is cutting through to voters, writes TERRY MURDEN As the youthful face of the Scottish parliament, Ross Greer cannot escape sneering criticism from those who believe no one should stand for election without first having done a “proper job”. Greer has known little else since […]
Tackling Scotland’s China conundrum
Contract rows over buses and a turbine factory go to the heart of trading relations with the Chinese, writes TERRY MURDEN One of the final acts of the outgoing Scottish government was to award funding for the latest round of zero-emission bus orders which threw a lifeline to the manufacturer Alexander Dennis. It enabled outgoing […]