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Ian McConnell
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Journalist based in Scotland - Business Editor of The Herald. Columnist.
Seven-times category winner in the Scottish Press Awards.
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♦️Major Glasgow city centre hotel deal.
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Mystery international group buys Glasgow city centre hotel
The Glasgow city centre hotel has been sold to a mystery buyer
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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♦️Flight wins boost Scotland's airports and exciting prospect for Prestwick.
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#airports #flights
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Flight wins boost Scotland's airports and exciting prospect for Prestwick
The good news for Scotland's airports just keeps on coming
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November 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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♦️Major transatlantic wins for Glasgow Airport put end to inconceivable situation.
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Major transatlantic wins for Glasgow Airport put end to inconceivable situation
It is heartening indeed to see two major wins for Glasgow Airport as it aims to rebuild transatlantic connectivity.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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♦️Hotel deals in Scotland dominated by one city
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#hotels #Scotland #tourism
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Hotel deals in Scotland dominated by one city
The Scottish city has dominated hotel deals this year. What is the reason for this?
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November 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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♦️Return to home city for Scottish lawyer who is rejoining the firm with which he trained.
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Return to home city for Scottish lawyer
The Scottish law firm has appointed a partner who began his career with it
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November 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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♦️Major wins for Scottish airport as key decision looms.
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Major wins for Scottish airport as key decision looms
Prestwick Airport is enjoying major success as it awaits a key decision
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November 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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♦️An opportunity for Scotland to again become a 'tier one player' in 'something it used to do really well'.
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#aviation #Aircraft #airports

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Big chance for Scotland in 'something it used to do really well'
Head of company bidding to build new military training jets at Prestwick Airport flags global opportunity for Scotland in 'something it used to do…
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November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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♦️Scottish law firm unveils partner hire.
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Partner hire in 'key strategic area' for Scottish law firm revealed
The Scottish law firm has revealed a partner hire in a 'key strategic area'
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November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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♦️Good news on flights from Scottish airports from major airline.
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Airline chief reveals new Scotland flights plans
More flights from Scotland are on the radar for the airline
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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♦️A great deal has been achieved. This is a time for bravery and bold decision-making.
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Brave and bold decision-making at key juncture for Glasgow's 'beating heart'
The Scottish Event Campus has achieved a huge deal in its first 40 years but a warning of the danger of a 'massive missed opportunity' should be…
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November 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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♦️The airline which proved sceptics wrong and its ambitions for more Scottish flights
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www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2561...
Scottish flight ambitions underlined by airline which proved sceptics wrong
The airline has defied the sceptics who doubted the bold plans
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November 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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♦️Fascinating and broad-ranging interview with easyJet UK country manager @heraldscotland.bsky.social
#airlines #airports #Glasgow #flights #Scotland #travel #tourism
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Scottish flight growth plans highlighted by airline chief
The UK country manager of easyJet has highlighted growth ambitions in Scotland during a visit to Glasgow Airport
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November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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♦️ An interesting Scottish family business story
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Scottish family business reveals an 'emotional return' home
The Scottish family business said it marked an 'emotional return' to its roots
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November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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♦️Big news on flights for Scottish airports.
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Crucial flight wins for Scottish airports cause for celebration
Scottish airports have revealed major flight wins and these should be celebrated
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November 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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♦️Former screenwriter on a 'global mission'.
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'Don't ruin the good days thinking about the bad ones' - CEO 'on a mission'
The former screenwriter highlighted the company's global mission 'to accelerate the global adoption of sustainable, welfare-focused aquaculture…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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♦️Scottish island provides some brightness amid the gloom.
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Scottish island endeavours provide brightness amid the gloom
What is happening on Arran, in spite of challenges faced by the island, provides some brightness amid the gloom
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November 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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♦️He has been a key member of the team which has guided the island’s largest private employer through remarkable growth. The resort now welcomes more than 45,000 overnight visitors annually...and more than 3,300 dogs.
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Co-founder of landmark Scottish resort: ‘He will be greatly missed’
The co-founder of the landmark Scottish hotel and resort said the retiring director 'will be greatly missed'
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November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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♦️Exclusive interview with the manager of two of Glasgow's landmark hotels. A fascinating read...
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Manager of two landmark hotels highlights attractions of 'beautiful city'
He is responsible for two landmark hotels in Glasgow, and highlights the appeal of a 'beautiful city, full of attractions, great restaurants,…
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November 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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♦️This wonderful island continues to face challenges but has so much going for it, including one crucial aspect which was very visible during a trip last week.
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A big thing this great Scottish island has going for it
Arran is a wonderful island and it has something major going for it as it aims to overcome challenges
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November 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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♦️Exclusive interview with IoD Scotland nations director @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Scottish Government 'too slow' on practical progress
The business chief flagged 'a growing feeling' that Scottish Government progress has been 'too slow or fragmented'
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November 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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♦️Our latest edition of Business HQ Monthly is out @heraldscotland.bsky.social , with a raft of compelling content as usual. Don't miss it!
Read all about it here
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Scottish housing and two well-known city hotels in spotlight
Key issues involving the Scottish and UK governments feature
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November 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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♦️'From our first meeting it was clear this isn’t just a business - it’s a mission to transform the lives of powerchair users built on Alex’s own lived experience and determination'
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US market in sights of Glasgow-based powerchair entrepreneur
The Glasgow-based entrepreneur has raised funding to help take his award-winning powerchair to the US
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November 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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♦️Exclusive on key hire which is part of US group's 'strategic expansion' plans in Scotland.
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Key hire revealed by US group as it continues Scottish expansion
The US company has continued its 'strategic expansion' in Scotland with a key hire
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November 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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♦️While there is no shortage of people who for political reasons seem to delight in focusing on the negatives when it comes to Scotland, it is surely important to celebrate the nation's successes.
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This Scottish success story is a cause for celebration
This very good news for Scotland should be celebrated
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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♦️Scotland hailed as ‘a standout destination’.
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Scotland ‘a standout destination’, key survey reveals
Scottish cities fare well in the latest UK league table as the nation is described as a 'standout destination'
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November 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM