Planning

Why it’s never too soon to start thinking about succession planning Jamie Livingston

Philip Flockhart on Atholl Crescent

Residents' court action against 'super hostel' in Edinburgh's New Town

Mark Mcrae

Ad Feature How to review exit plans now amid Capital Gains Tax uncertainty

Alasdair Day in the dunnage warehouse on Raasay

What to expect from this year’s Hebridean Whisky Festival

Gavin Catto

De-politicising energy can help towards goal of modernisation

Find out who Scotland's top 100 fastest growing exporters are

Campaigner Philip Flockhart on Atholl Crescent

Controversial 544-bed hostel in West End crescent approved on appeal

Developers want to demolish Argyle House in Castle Terrace

Developers set out plans to replace Edinburgh's Argyle House

Stirling Castle

Concerns over state of Stirling Castle as repairs 'top priority'

Structural engineers have said the top two floors of the building must be removed

Developer behind new hotel at former Debenhams store 'could quit site'

The proposal is to convert seven of the hexagonal blocks of the A-listed former Scottish Widows building into a hotel

Plan to convert A-listed former Scottish Widows building into hotel

The surge in hyperscale data centres is being driven by the exponential growth of AI. Picture: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Exclusive SNP ministers urged to take data centre decisions away from councils

Data centres are an economic opportunity for Scotland, but are proving controversial with residents living close to the planned hyperscale developments (Picture: Yui Mok)

Politicians must show leadership and face down data centre naysayers Sandy Begbie CBE

Meet the woman behind new 'Skyscanner for whisky' business

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Views sought for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 business survey

TRNSMT 2026: Price of pint and bar prices for weekend music festival

‘Green’ data centres have been classed as a national priority but the Scottish Government has not provided a definition. Picture: PA

Council calls for Scottish Government moratorium on huge data centres

First Minister John Swinney and newly-appointed Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth arrive for the formal appointment of ministers at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Thursday

Scotland faces race against time for economic growth, say CBI

Collaboration key if More Homes Scotland is to tackle country’s housing crisis

Coleburn distillery in Speyside is a project that includes Organic Architects

The Scottish company behind some of the most eye-catching distilleries

Argyle House is under threat of demolition despite meeting criteria for listed status

Top architect calls on council to help save 'eyesore' office block

Getting finances in order

Time to get your financial house in order

Developers want to bulldoze Argyle House in Castle Terrace and redevelop the site

'Eyesore' office block qualifies for listed status

Capital financial firm bought by wealth start-up with former rugby star on board

Scotland's new Rural Support Plan heavily criticised by sector

Backlash to lack of multi-year funding in post-Brexit rural plan

Town and city centres need a healthy resident population (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why town centres are being hollowed out as urban sprawl continues Kimberley Guthrie

The Scottish government is setting up a new agency to help speed up housebuilding progress

Exclusive SNP pledges to fast-track decisions on major housing developments

Ad Feature The key points to know if Bank of Mum and Dad is helping buy property

Philip Flockhart, spokesman for the residents, says local scrutiny of such a big scheme really matters

Company behind 544-bed 'super hostel' accused of undermining democracy

Robert Begbie

Businesses set for accelerated development

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran on Monday

Keir Starmer hits back at Donald Trump in row over Iran strikes

Sometimes you have to see it to be it

Sometimes you have to see it to be it

IHT and farming

Reflecting on IHT - the most “emotive” of taxes

Some of the public realm schemes planned for Edinburgh in the coming years.

Edinburgh Developments 2026: 13 Capital public realm projects

One in 10 people prefer to get financial advice from AI than a human.

Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice

Four huge developments set to transform Edinburgh in the coming years.

Edinburgh Developments 2026: 10 of the biggest Capital projects

The data centre was proposed for the Edinburgh Park site of the former RBS headquarters, now demolished

Controversial Edinburgh data centre plan thrown out by councillors

Examining the value of wealth management

Why you should take a closer look at your investment fees

Edinburgh could follow in Lanarkshire’s footsteps

Exclusive Edinburgh could be next as first Scottish AI growth zone announced

Brian Brynes has shared his insights as part of Financial Planning Week and has suggested a monthly ‘financial date night’.

This simple move could change your finances for years

Financial Planning Week 2026

beat finance fatigue and boost money management confidence

Portree Harbour on the Isle of Skye

New short-term lets zone 'may be justified' in Highlands hot-spot

It should be unsurprising that there has been local resistance to the wave of new pylons, wind farms, pumped hydro, electricity substations and battery storage schemes in parts of Scotland (Picture: Danny Lawson)

Council to consider 'largest renewables project in Highland history'

Making the best use of your time

Finding the time for lucrative action

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New founders need planning, confidence and practical support (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

All great business ideas start with a brave first step

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries