Another excellent edition of BusinessHQ from The Herald Scotland that provides an unrivalled depth of coverage, opinion and inspiration.
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🐟 Seafood Scotland Eyes Biotech Expansion
CEO Donna Fordyce aims to boost profits and sustainability by tapping into biotech markets for fish waste, mirroring Iceland’s success. Plans include launching a Scottish Ocean Cluster to create high-value products like fish skin treatments, capitalising on global demand.
🏅 Glasgow Eyes 2026 Commonwealth Games with Optimism
Despite concerns over funding, Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Stuart Patrick CBE, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes the city's proven track record in hosting major events, framing the Games as a unique opportunity to boost the local economy and enhance the city’s global reputation.
🏨 Tourist Tax Sparks Controversy in Scotland
Proposals for a tourist tax in Edinburgh face criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter investment. Founder of Rabbie's Tours, Robin Worsnop, says the levy may harm the tourism sector, raising concerns about competitiveness and additional costs for visitors.
🏢 Glasgow’s Office Makeover: A New Era of Flexibility
Developers Andy Cunningham and Colin Mackenzie propose transforming post-war office buildings into flexible workspaces, offering sleek designs more akin to hotels. This shift is part of efforts to revitalize Glasgow’s city centre and adapt to changing office demands.
🏗️ Retrofit Contractor Procast Builds on £50m Success
Derek Innes, Managing Director of Procast Group, shares the company's growth journey, specializing in energy-efficient retrofitting. With focus on creating sustainable solutions for local authorities and expanding into England.
🧠 Scottish Quantum Tech Set to Revolutionize Industry
Quantum technology could become Scotland’s next big industry, with innovations ranging from secure data transmission to precise navigation systems. Heriot-Watt University efforts position Scotland at the forefront of this cutting-edge field.
💰 North Sea Investment ‘At Risk’ Amid Tax Changes
Leaders in the North Sea oil industry warn that new tax policies could halt investment, putting £12 billion worth of projects at risk. OEUK chief David Whitehouse Whitehouse emphasizes the economic and job impacts if allowances for North Sea investments are cut.
🚍 Tourism Set for Boost as Edinburgh Leads on Visitor Levy
Edinburgh is poised to become the first UK city to implement a visitor levy, aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure. However, critics argue the levy could harm the hospitality industry, as concerns grow about its potential financial burden on travellers.
And many more!
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Hats off to my team for October's Business HQ Monthly, out today online and as a print supplement in The Herald Scotland. We lead on a vision to improve Glasgow's city centre. Should old office space be turned into homes? A very proud editor today with such a strong business desk (Ian McConnell, scott wright, Brian Donnelly and Kristy Dorsey) and countless talented professionals who make such projects a reality.