Brian Donnelly
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Landmark Scottish city shopping centre for sale at offers over £18 million
A landmark Scottish city shopping centre has been put on the market at offers over £18 million
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A landmark Scottish city shopping centre has been put on the market at offers over £18 million.
The move follows the sale of another large-scale Scottish retail destination for £220m.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
My Business Week column www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567708...
The move follows the sale of another large-scale Scottish retail destination for £220m.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
My Business Week column www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567708...
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🔸Property giant reports record year of deals in Scotland
🔸Developers signal plans for scrapyard which featured in Trainspotting 2
🔸New pub approved for vacant site
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568721...
🔸Property giant reports record year of deals in Scotland
🔸Developers signal plans for scrapyard which featured in Trainspotting 2
🔸New pub approved for vacant site
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568721...
A property company has reported a 'record year of transactions' in Scotland.
@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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🔸Property giant reports record year of deals in Scotland
🔸Developers signal plans for scrapyard which featured in Trainspotting 2
🔸New pub approved for vacant site
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568721...
🔸Property giant reports record year of deals in Scotland
🔸Developers signal plans for scrapyard which featured in Trainspotting 2
🔸New pub approved for vacant site
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568721...
The major development beside leisure facilities in Edinburgh is to be approved after scrutiny by the Scottish Government. 👇
Plans for homes and student housing next to a 'well-known venue' are expected to be given the green light.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The major development beside leisure facilities in Edinburgh is to be approved after scrutiny by the Scottish Government. 👇
📈 A Scottish family-run engineering company has been sold to a major Japanese business.
📈 The deal leads our weekly round-up.
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📈 The deal leads our weekly round-up.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📈 A Scottish family-run engineering company has been sold to a major Japanese business.
📈 The deal leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567746...
📈 The deal leads our weekly round-up.
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Plans for almost 1,000 new homes and a hotel in a Scottish city have been recommended for approval.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568248...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Plans for almost 1,000 new homes and a hotel in a Scottish city have been recommended for approval.
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A major Scottish city centre homes and student housing development is set to get the green light.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568224...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A major Scottish city centre homes and student housing development is set to get the green light.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568224...
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A Scottish family-run engineering company has been sold to a major Japanese business.
The sale of the firm that specialises in supplying components to industries such as defence and oil and gas leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567746...
The sale of the firm that specialises in supplying components to industries such as defence and oil and gas leads our weekly round-up.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A Scottish family-run engineering company has been sold to a major Japanese business.
The sale of the firm that specialises in supplying components to industries such as defence and oil and gas leads our weekly round-up.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567746...
The sale of the firm that specialises in supplying components to industries such as defence and oil and gas leads our weekly round-up.
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Plans have been revealed for new flights expansion at an airport that aims to tap into one of the country’s key markets.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Plans have been revealed for new flights expansion at an airport that aims to tap into one of the country’s key markets.
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🔸Scottish firm 'one of fastest-growing in UK' as sales triple
🔸Major North Sea NEO NEXT and TotalEnergies deal unveiled
🔸The power of having a plan in place as tax year-end approaches
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🔸Scottish firm 'one of fastest-growing in UK' as sales triple
🔸Major North Sea NEO NEXT and TotalEnergies deal unveiled
🔸The power of having a plan in place as tax year-end approaches
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December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Business Briefing 📈
🔸Scottish firm 'one of fastest-growing in UK' as sales triple
🔸Major North Sea NEO NEXT and TotalEnergies deal unveiled
🔸The power of having a plan in place as tax year-end approaches
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568064...
🔸Scottish firm 'one of fastest-growing in UK' as sales triple
🔸Major North Sea NEO NEXT and TotalEnergies deal unveiled
🔸The power of having a plan in place as tax year-end approaches
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568064...
A Scottish hotel and lochside marina has been sold in a major hospitality acquisition.
Scott Wright's story leads our selection of articles this week from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567587...
Scott Wright's story leads our selection of articles this week from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567587...
December 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A Scottish hotel and lochside marina has been sold in a major hospitality acquisition.
Scott Wright's story leads our selection of articles this week from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Business Week 📈
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567587...
Scott Wright's story leads our selection of articles this week from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Business Week 📈
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567587...
A landmark Scottish city shopping centre has been put on the market at offers over £18 million.
The move follows the sale of another large-scale Scottish retail destination for £220m.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
My Business Week column www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567708...
The move follows the sale of another large-scale Scottish retail destination for £220m.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
My Business Week column www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567708...
Landmark Scottish city shopping centre for sale at offers over £18 million
A landmark Scottish city shopping centre has been put on the market at offers over £18 million
www.heraldscotland.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
A landmark Scottish city shopping centre has been put on the market at offers over £18 million.
The move follows the sale of another large-scale Scottish retail destination for £220m.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
My Business Week column www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567708...
The move follows the sale of another large-scale Scottish retail destination for £220m.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
My Business Week column www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567708...
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🔸Top chef takes helm at Scotland’s newest leisure resort
🔸How two Scottish brands have created a new whisky
🔸AROUND THE GREENS ⛳ Foundation carries on the golfing spirit of mentor
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567598...
🔸Top chef takes helm at Scotland’s newest leisure resort
🔸How two Scottish brands have created a new whisky
🔸AROUND THE GREENS ⛳ Foundation carries on the golfing spirit of mentor
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567598...
December 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Business Briefing 📈
🔸Top chef takes helm at Scotland’s newest leisure resort
🔸How two Scottish brands have created a new whisky
🔸AROUND THE GREENS ⛳ Foundation carries on the golfing spirit of mentor
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567598...
🔸Top chef takes helm at Scotland’s newest leisure resort
🔸How two Scottish brands have created a new whisky
🔸AROUND THE GREENS ⛳ Foundation carries on the golfing spirit of mentor
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567598...
The American restaurant chain has agreed to a 15-year lease for a 3,250-square-foot unit.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567197...
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'We're thrilled': US chicken wings giant opens in Scottish leisure park
A US chicken wings giant has hailed the opening of a new location at one of Scotland’s largest retail parks
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December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The American restaurant chain has agreed to a 15-year lease for a 3,250-square-foot unit.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567197...
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🔸Green light for pub giant's Scottish city centre hotel plan
🔸Andrew Carnegie library in Borders sold to private buyer
🔸Plan to build visitor centre at Scottish roadside lay-by
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566968...
🔸Green light for pub giant's Scottish city centre hotel plan
🔸Andrew Carnegie library in Borders sold to private buyer
🔸Plan to build visitor centre at Scottish roadside lay-by
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566968...
Plans for a new Scottish city centre hotel have been approved.
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@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
December 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Business Briefing 📈
🔸Green light for pub giant's Scottish city centre hotel plan
🔸Andrew Carnegie library in Borders sold to private buyer
🔸Plan to build visitor centre at Scottish roadside lay-by
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566968...
🔸Green light for pub giant's Scottish city centre hotel plan
🔸Andrew Carnegie library in Borders sold to private buyer
🔸Plan to build visitor centre at Scottish roadside lay-by
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566968...
I am super-chuffed to receive the Journalist of the Year award from the British Hydropower Association for my @heraldscotland.bsky.social coverage of the hydropower revolution
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December 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I am super-chuffed to receive the Journalist of the Year award from the British Hydropower Association for my @heraldscotland.bsky.social coverage of the hydropower revolution
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A family has bought a historic Scottish hotel after the property generated 'high levels of interest'.
The hotel attracted offers from both domestic and international buyers.
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The hotel attracted offers from both domestic and international buyers.
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‘We’re thrilled’: Family buys historic Scottish hotel for full asking price
A family has bought a historic Scottish hotel after the property generated 'high levels of interest'
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December 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A family has bought a historic Scottish hotel after the property generated 'high levels of interest'.
The hotel attracted offers from both domestic and international buyers.
Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566579...
The hotel attracted offers from both domestic and international buyers.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566579...
People are to be given the chance to view the proposals for a visitor centre, café, shop, and associated car and coach parking.
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Plan to build visitor centre at Scottish roadside lay-by brought forward
Plans to build a tourist attraction at a Scottish road lay-by have been brought forward
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December 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
People are to be given the chance to view the proposals for a visitor centre, café, shop, and associated car and coach parking.
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Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social #tourism
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The billionaire businessman behind the purchase and refurbishment of a major Scottish shopping centre has launched a new luxury offering.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566616...
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Retail tycoon opens huge new store in Scottish shopping centre
The billionaire businessman behind the purchase and refurbishment of a major Scottish shopping centre has launched a new luxury offering
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December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The billionaire businessman behind the purchase and refurbishment of a major Scottish shopping centre has launched a new luxury offering.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566616...
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🛍️ The billionaire businessman behind a string of Scottish shopping centre acquisitions has bagged his biggest prize
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Billionaire businessman buys giant shopping centre in Scottish super-spree
The billionaire businessman behind a string of Scottish shopping centre acquisitions has bagged his biggest prize
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November 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🛍️ The billionaire businessman behind a string of Scottish shopping centre acquisitions has bagged his biggest prize
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📈 My @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Week column
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🔸Hotel plan for 'special place in history' of Scottish city brought forward
🔸Scottish distillery rescued from administration
🔸Golf with heaps of history and a dash of Dracula
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🔸Hotel plan for 'special place in history' of Scottish city brought forward
🔸Scottish distillery rescued from administration
🔸Golf with heaps of history and a dash of Dracula
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A landmark aparthotel development in a Scottish city centre has been put up for sale.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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🔸Hotel plan for 'special place in history' of Scottish city brought forward
🔸Scottish distillery rescued from administration
🔸Golf with heaps of history and a dash of Dracula
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564032...
🔸Hotel plan for 'special place in history' of Scottish city brought forward
🔸Scottish distillery rescued from administration
🔸Golf with heaps of history and a dash of Dracula
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564032...
🆕 A Scottish shopping centre has been sold in a 'landmark deal'.
🛍️ The centre has been acquired by the company founded by one of the country’s best-known retail tycoons.
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🛍️ The centre has been acquired by the company founded by one of the country’s best-known retail tycoons.
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Landmark Scottish shopping centre sold in £220 million deal
A million-square-foot Scottish shopping centre has been sold
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November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🆕 A Scottish shopping centre has been sold in a 'landmark deal'.
🛍️ The centre has been acquired by the company founded by one of the country’s best-known retail tycoons.
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🔸Pubs giant to sell bars in towns and cities across Scotland
🔸Owner of Topgolf Glasgow sold
🔸Travel firm launches World Cup packages for Scotland fans
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563451...
🔸Pubs giant to sell bars in towns and cities across Scotland
🔸Owner of Topgolf Glasgow sold
🔸Travel firm launches World Cup packages for Scotland fans
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A pub company has put a raft of bars in towns and cities across Scotland up for sale 🍺
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🔸Pubs giant to sell bars in towns and cities across Scotland
🔸Owner of Topgolf Glasgow sold
🔸Travel firm launches World Cup packages for Scotland fans
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563451...
🔸Pubs giant to sell bars in towns and cities across Scotland
🔸Owner of Topgolf Glasgow sold
🔸Travel firm launches World Cup packages for Scotland fans
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563451...