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Brian Donnelly
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Award-winning business correspondent at The Herald
A family-owned business which operates a range of holiday and leisure facilities in Scotland is to expand after securing backing.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2569117...
December 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A historic Scottish hotel has been sold after nearly three decades in the same ownership.

The B-listed property was built in 1880 as a merchant’s house and has been trading as a hotel since 1958.

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568845...
December 11, 2025 at 9:24 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...
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Plans for almost 1,000 new homes and a hotel in a Scottish city have been recommended for approval.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social aldscotland

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568248...
December 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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...
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 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...
December 8, 2025 at 4:34 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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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567752...
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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...
December 8, 2025 at 11:07 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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December 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🔴 A gentle reminder that today is the last day of our amazing Black Friday sale

🔴 £20 for a whole year

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Here's some of my award-nominated @heraldscotland.bsky.social work

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December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
📈 A family-owned company has been sold in a 'once-in-a-lifetime' deal.

📈 The firm founded by a former teacher has been acquired by a US tech giant

📈 Deal Book via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562401...
November 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🆕 An eco-conscious fashion brand is to open its first store in Scotland.

🛍️ The label 'known for its stylish ready-to-wear and elevated occasionwear' has secured a huge space in a city shopping mall.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2561909...
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
'Sad day' as Scottish firm that supplied food to restaurants and retailers is placed into administration.

Business Week via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560627...
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
'Worrying time' for clients as law firm ceases operations

Legal chiefs have been contacted by a 'significant number' of clients.

Business Week via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560577...
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Scotland's housebuilders warn 'the numbers simply no longer add up'

The Big Read in the latest edition of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business HQ Monthly

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559950...
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The company that owns the 'Hollow Mountain' power station has acquired two energy storage sites in Scotland.

The sites are part of a £157.2 million deal and the story leads our weekly round-up.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558782...
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A Scottish film distribution firm founded over a pint is toasting box office success.

The co-founder's endeavors are coming to a screen near you soon.

Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558810...
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Plans for more than 80 homes overlooking a Scottish marina have been recommended for refusal.

The proposals are expected to be rejected on a series of grounds including flood risk.

Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557853...
October 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🎼 A new bar where patrons 'listen carefully' to music via the medium of vinyl records is to open in Scotland.

🎼 It is described as 'a space to unwind, connect and immerse yourself in sound'.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557612...
October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A tycoon’s business has acquired a landmark Scottish marina.

The marina's sale leads our weekly round-up.

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557022...
October 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A landmark Scottish shopping centre is being offered for sale in off-market negotiations.

Business Week 📈

A selection of articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556918...
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🏎️The 'world’s longest' indoor karting track operator has unveiled opening plans as the development moves ahead at pace

🏎️ Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2556936...
October 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A retail tycoon has been linked to the purchase of a popular Scottish shopping centre.

The acquisition would be one of a chain of takeovers.

My Business Week column📈

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557077...
October 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Plans have been brought forward to demolish a landmark former department store in a Scottish town centre.

My Business Week column 📈

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555230...
October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
✈️ Airline unveils plans for a new airport base and new route

🏢 Standout deals fuel optimism

⛳ Around the Greens

📈 Business Week

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2553537...
October 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM