After months of lockdown shopping in shops could be back in fashion, but they still need help, says TERRY MURDEN Napoleon once famously described the British as a nation of shopkeepers, though the little emperor did not foresee the rise of the internet and its devastating effects on the high streets of the kingdom. Our […]
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Wealthy flee cities in search of space
Argyll and the coast are increasingly popular choices Wealthy individuals and business owners are quitting crowded cities to live and work in the countryside or on the coast, according to new research. Nearly two-thirds (61%) of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and business owners across Scotland have considered a property move in the last year, […]
New Covid guidelines just leave more of us baffled
AS I SEE IT: If you’re confused by the latest Covid rules, you’re not alone, says TERRY MURDEN The new series of University Challenge has just begun, so here’s your starter for ten: how many people are allowed to attend an outdoor event from next Monday? 60,000 did I hear you say? Yes, I know […]
Bentley and Macallan global partnership off to a flyer
The Flying Spur launched at the Macallan distillery on Speyside Two of Britain’s long-established luxury brands have embarked on a global partnership they hope will lead to a series of collaborative ventures as they both work towards a sustainable future, writes JULENA DRUMI. Bentley, a by-word for motoring majesty, chose to introduce its second plug-in […]
Billion pound gamble on shoppers’ loyalty
AS I SEE IT: Work starts now to ensure the St James Quarter learns to live with changing shopping habits, says TERRY MURDEN The opening of the St James Quarter was an opportunity to experience Edinburgh’s huge new retail venture, soak up the atmosphere and have a word with somebody from the council to find […]