Viljar Lubi: Scotland is on the right track Scotland is poised to develop stronger ties with one of the world’s smallest but most advanced digital economies, writes BILL MAGEE Another week of wrangling over Brexit and the constitution provided the backdrop to a visit north of the border by the Estonian ambassador to the UK […]
Working Life
Now is the time to make that digital switch
Going digital can improve efficiency TECH TALK: It need not cost the earth to transform your company’s IT system, says BILL MAGEE If ever a business needs expert help to choose the right digital way forward it is now. Big tech in turmoil with analysts warning of growing uncertainties. Investor sentiment surrounding the sector is at its […]
Cycle stations could be our wheel of fortune
Bikes are often damaged, abandoned or stolen (pic: Terry Murden) Empty shops should be re-purposed as secure parking stations for bicycles, says TERRY MURDEN Somebody was on the radio saying that if the government and local councils want to encourage more of us to choose two wheels over four they had to think beyond creating […]
Enterprise drive takes a back seat in spending priorities
AS I SEE IT: Kate Forbes’ pledges on building an entrepreneurial culture look a little hollow after her latest spending commitments, writes TERRY MURDEN There have been many pledges by Scottish Government ministers to put the economy at the forefront of policy, not least from Finance Secretary Kate Forbes who, only a few weeks ago, […]
ESG must be part of the DNA of new developments
ESG factors are a key element in National Pride’s proposed development at the Barony in East Ayrshire A new generation of developers are putting the local eco-system at the heart of their projects, says SOPHIE TAYSOM Scotland’s Net Zero commitments cannot be achieved without a clear focus on the built environment which accounts for about 40% […]