Tom Hunter

Cheryl and Duncan Maclean are the co-founders of Candle Shack.

Meet the Scots entrepreneurs leading the charge in plant-based candle-making

The near deserted Princes Street on Hogmanay after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for Edinburgh's New Year were cancelled (Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA)

Readers' Letters: Health and safety gone mad at Hogmanay

Sir Tom Hunter said he had “cash to invest” as he outlined a year of solid progress for his business empire including backing a consortium that rescued retail stalwart The Body Shop.

Sir Tom Hunter invests big as empire grows with Body Shop revival

Where Paddy McGuinness will be in Scotland on charity Chopper ride

Members of the public attend the service of Remembrance to commemorate Armistice Day at the Scott Monument in Edinburgh (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Remembering sacrifices made by forebears is not glorying war

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge, First Minister John Swinney and Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Alison Johnstone, along with other dignitaries, during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh.

In pictures: Poignant Remembrance Sunday events are staged across Scotland

Former first minister Alex Salmond

Date and location of Alex Salmond's funeral revealed

There are just over 500 capercaillies left in the wild and the species is in danger of extinction in the UK

Readers' letters: 'Right to roam' has had a devastating effect on capercailles

Sir Tom Hunter

Exclusive Sir Tom's plan for 15% tax zone to prevent Scotland 'appalling legacy'

Ireland's economic growth was nearly ten times Scotland's between 2012 and 2022 (Picture: Paul Faith)

How to turn Scotland into an economic powerhouse – Sir Tom Hunter Sir Tom Hunter

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Hunt for Scotland's next billion pound unicorn is on

How the high-rise development would look within its surroundings in the west end of Glasgow city centre.

Towering new development in heart of Glasgow could house social enterprise body

Social entrepreneur David Duke is making a difference at Streetsoccer

Scotland's social entrepreneurs are challenging the status quo - Sir Tom Hunter

Should billionaires and millionaires contribute a little more to the Treasury's coffers? (Picture: John Devlin)

Readers' letters: There may be justification for a wealth tax after all

Sir Tom Hunter: 'Scottish Edge is a proven, world class model of delivering finance to potential high growth early stage businesses and that has been independently verified.'

These are the areas to benefit from £5m of Government support for start-ups

'We need the help of government to attract talent, secure investment, and overcome regulatory obstacles,' says the SFE boss. Picture: Graham Flack.

How Scotland's finance sector can help John Swinney drive economic growth

Sir Tom Hunter shares a laugh with Kiltwalkers ahead of the biggest ever Kiltwalk at the Glasgow Green start line

In Pictures: Kiltwalk 2024 - Sir Tom Hunter supports 14,000 walkers at biggest e...

Sir Tom says: 'This is by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs; tailored to meet their needs and support them through accelerated growth.' Picture: contributed.

Sir Tom Hunter-backed initiative launches new search for 'next Scottish unicorn'

CCL is helping to facilitate Scottish and UK export trade in a much more sustainable fashion (Picture: stock/adobe.com)

Sustainable transportation of goods is now a necessity - Callum Bastock

Ayrshire-born entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter is one of Scotland's best known business figures.

Sir Tom Hunter says WCC in 'very positive position' after busy year of investing

The winners of the 22nd round of Scottish Edge, who share the £1.5 million prize pot. Picture: contributed.

In depth: Scottish Edge unveils 'bold, brave and brilliant' 22nd round winners

The moonshot concept – as defined by Sir Tom Hunter – equates entrepreneurial leaps to sending spacecraft to the Moon (Picture: NASA/Newsmakers)

Shooting for the Moon with the Internet of Things - Nick Freer

£100m growth fund launch is 'breakthrough moment' for Scotland's tech sector

'This is exactly how I want to spend my money, trying to help these businesses,' says the multi-millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. Picture: contributed.

Interview: Sir Tom Hunter on the return of his bid to create £100m Scots firms

A reduction in corporation tax on key sectors such as renewable energy would be a welcome move (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Humza Yousaf offers a welcome change of tone about economic growth

A view of the Loch Ness Monster, near Inverness, Scotland, April 19, 1934. The photograph, one of two pictures known as the 'surgeon's photographs,' was allegedly taken by Colonel Robert Kenneth Wilson, though it was later exposed as a hoax by one of the participants, Chris Spurling, who, on his deathbed, revealed that the pictures were staged by himself. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Loch Ness Monster: The largest search in decades is underway

Exclusive Green policies 'detriment to Scotland' with oil and gas plans 'insanity': Hunter

Humza Yousaf pledged to reset the relationship of businesses with the Scottish Government when he entered Bute House

Analysis: SNP's response to Hunter proposals further sign of pro-business swerve

Sir Tom Hunter has called for targeted corporation tax reductions for key sectors to boost the Scottish economy.

Hunter: Drop corporation tax to 15 per cent for key sectors to boost economy

Nick Freer is the founding director of corporate communications agency the Freer Consultancy

Ireland’s one step ahead on tech inward investment - Nick Freer

The winners of the 21st round of the Scottish Edge competition. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

Scottish Edge gives £1.4m lift to 24 firms with high-growth potential: full list

Sir Tom Hunter: 'As a philanthropy we are happy to step in where gaps exist.'

Sir Tom Hunter doubles up on 'pre-scaler' business support amid soaring demand

Callum Bastock, Founder and CEO, CCL Logistics & Technology

‘We want to be another tech sector success story’

Evelyn McDonald, chief executive of Scottish EDGE, hails the new partnership with THF. Picture: Sandy Young/scottishphotographer.com.

Analysis: Sir Tom Hunter's new bid to plug a gap for scale-up support

Sir Tom Hunter is one of Scotland's best known business figures.

Sir Tom Hunter hails 'very positive position' at West Coast business empire

David Alexander is the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland

Sturgeon should follow Kwarteng and cut LBTT - David Alexander

Sir Tom Hunter, founder of The Hunter Foundation: 'Through our existing ScaleUpScotland programme we recognised we needed to deliver a programme for the next level up.'

Sir Tom Hunter among big names backing new business scale-up programme

Scottish EDGE COO Steven Hamill and CEO Evelyn McDonald. Picture: Sandy Young Photography.

Scottish EDGE returns 'bigger and better' with latest round open for submissions

Pro-independence supporters may end up being disappointed despite Nicola Sturgeon's rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

As Sturgeon hogs headlines, unionists need to offer better alternative vision

Blair Castle and Estate near Dalry, North Ayrshire, has been bought by Sir Tom Hunter's philanthropic foundation. PIC: Contributed.

Billionaire Sir Tom Hunter's foundation snaps-up historic Ayrshire castle

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes spoke about the need to be 'bold, ruthless and laser-focused' (Picture: PA)

There will be no Scottish economic revival under this leadership – Brian Wilson

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA Wire

SNP's flagship strategy to boost Scotland's economy disowned by union leaders
A flagship strategy to boost Scotland's economy over the next ten years has been disowned by trade union leaders shortly after its launch by SNP finance secreta...

Cala Homes' Oakbank project is one of a series of housing developments at Winchburgh. Picture: contributed.

Sir Tom Hunter sticks with beleaguered THG after £100m gain

Scottish Edge is supported by The Hunter Foundation, Royal Bank of Scotland, the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise. Keynote speakers at the event included Sir Tom Hunter. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

Surgical organ model developer among latest winners of Scottish Edge competition

Flat-pack solar capture device among winners of Scottish Edge pitch at COP26

Business minister Ivan McKee has rejected the UK government's Freeport plan.

Readers' letters: Scotland needs an industrial strategy that works

Sir Tom Hunter, founder of The Hunter Foundation: 'The need for scale-ups as we emerge from this crisis has never been greater'

Sir Tom Hunter begins his search for Scotland's next big thing

Ms Baird notes that the firm has expanded into offering more complex medical and reconstructive services. Picture: Callum Moffat.

The Big Interview: Gill Baird, MD and founder of Cosmedicare

Ross Lamond, founder and chief executive of Bug Bakes: 'It’s an amazing honour to have been chosen as a Scottish Edge winner.' Picture: Sandy Young Photography

£1 million-plus boost as latest winners of Scottish Edge competition unveiled

Anders Povlsen is the richest person in Scotland with a net worth of £6 billion.

Coronavirus tax on super rich urged as wealthiest add 22% to their fortunes

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Sir Tom Hunter warns now not time to be 'gambling' on independence

Sir Tom Hunter: 'Start-ups are good, but scale-ups are great - they move the economic dial.'

Sir Tom Hunter among big-hitters backing business scale-up competition

Kate Forbes has said an independent Scotland could see the same successes as Ireland after rejoining the EU.

Independent Scotland in the EU could replicate Ireland's success, says Forbes

Ayrshire-born entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter's views on the economy should be taken seriously, says Kate Forbes (Picture: John Devlin)

Why the economic case for Scottish independence is strong – Kate Forbes

Nicola Sturgeon during a visit to the Sighthill NHS Community

Euan McColm: SNP must do more for private sector to boost nation’s wealth

Ayrshire-born entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter is attempting to kickstart a serious debate about how to improve Scotland's economy (Picture: John Devlin)

Politicians need to get serious about our lacklustre economy – Scotsman comment

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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

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