Tommy Cook: I hadn’t thought about starting a business (pic: DB Media Services) The telecoms chief executive was an accidental entrepreneur but has built a market leading company, writes TERRY MURDEN They say entrepreneurs are born leaders with a stubborn resistance to being told they can’t achieve their ambitions. Well, not all entrepreneurs are mavericks […]
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Why the UK needs an English parliament
The new prime minister admits Britain is broken, but his devolution plan fails to spot the elephant in the room, writes TERRY MURDEN When Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Oxfordshire address early last year she outlined ambitious plans to rebuild the economy, creating Europe’s Silicon Valley, investing in new railways and airport expansion. It didn’t […]
Low expectations of high growth pledge
Another ministerial promise to create business unicorns has failed to impress IAN RITCHIE Soon after has his re-election in May John Swinney told the Holyrood Parliament that the government will “establish a High‑Growth Unit to identify and support businesses with the potential to grow, and to grow significantly.” A new team, said the First Minister, […]
Aberdeen to run Europe’s coolest marathon
A cooler climate will be ideal for runners and provide an economic boost for the city, writes TERRY MURDEN Following the sold-out success of its half-marathon, Aberdeen is now preparing to host its first full-scale version next summer when it believes the city’s cooler climate will work in its favour. Organisers say it will become […]
Largo Arts Week + rare Gwen John exhibition
Glass artist Audrey Stenson at work in her studio in Lower Largo (pic: DB Media Services) JULENA DRUMI offers a guide to exhibitions and other events to visit around Scotland Largo Arts Week The seventh Largo Arts Week features work by about 30 artists and craftworkers who are opening their homes and studios in Lower […]