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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 15h

Business Briefing 📈

🔸Aircraft giant set for approval on Scottish base sale deal

🔸Approval granted for new South Lanarkshire substation

🔸Acclaimed Glasgow restaurant opens new city centre location

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552708...

The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 15h

An aircraft giant is poised for approval for the acquisition of a manufacturer with a base in Scotland.

@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 15h

'It was a military base in the heart of Scotland for more than a century.

'Now the 34-acre site is set to put Stirling at the centre of Scotland’s film and TV industry.'

Exclusive via @brianjaffa.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552296...

Work underway to turn former military base into Scotland's next big film studio

It was a military base in the heart of Scotland for more than a century.

www.heraldscotland.com

Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 1d

Street food cafe in Edinburgh put up for sale

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552189...

An Italian-inspired café in a 'highly visible city location is being marketed for lease

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 1d

Business Briefing 📈

🔸Housebuilder acquires land for 200 homes in Scottish town

🔸Scottish vehicle manufacturer set to create 300 jobs

🔸Scottish airline launches new airport base with new route

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552374...

The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 1d

A housebuilder has acquired land in a historic Scottish town for more than 200 new homes.

@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 1d

✈️ A Scottish airline is to launch a new airport base with a new flight route.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552306...

Scottish airline launches new airport base and new flight route

The airline said the new route is timed to meet key Scottish connections

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 1d

✈️ A Scottish airline is to launch a new airport base with a new flight route.

✈️ Loganair said the new route is timed to meet key Scottish connections.

✈️ Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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Scottish airline launches new airport base and new flight route

The airline said the new route is timed to meet key Scottish connections

www.heraldscotland.com

Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 2d

The chain has been sold to a large cross-sector family-run business👇

The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 2d

A restaurant business that has built up outlets across the country has been sold.

@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 2d

Major island employer sold, profits rise at soft drinks giant and Business HQ Monthly

Business Week 📈

Featuring articles from @heraldscotland.bsky.social business team

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551714...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 2d

A large-scale shopping centre is to be marketed for sale in a major property offering.

The sale was the focus of a series of articles.

Business HQ Monthly 📈

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social otland

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550168...

One of Scottish city's largest shopping centres to be sold

One of a Scottish city’s largest shopping centres is to be marketed for sale as part of a major property offering

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 4d

A US hotel giant has been named as the potential operator of a major new hotel development in Glasgow city centre.

My @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Week column

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551690...

US giant ‘lining up Scottish hotel debut’ in Spider-Man film building

A US hotel giant has been named as the potential operator of a major new hotel development in Glasgow city centre

www.heraldscotland.com

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 6d

Business Briefing 📈

🔸City heritage landmark to be transformed into new homes

🔸Edinburgh developers slam 'backlog' as emergency continues

🔸BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY 📈 The Edinburgh Edition - all articles

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2551225...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 7d

Business Briefing 📈

🔸Scottish estate opportunity with fishing rights for sale

🔸Preferred bidder for electricity link between Scotland and England

🔸Wingstop announces third Glasgow location

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550911...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 8d

The founder of cybersecurity giant Mimecast has invested a significant amount in a Glasgow-based firm

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550392...

Founder of global cybersecurity giant invests £3m in Scottish company

A Scottish company has received a 'major vote of confidence' with backing from a technology entrepreneur.

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 8d

The broker said the restaurant was sold in an off-market deal to experienced operators

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550258...

Family sells renowned restaurant in 'one of largest deals of year'

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 25d

Scottish royal family descendant warns heritage tourism is under threat

My Business Week column

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 25d

‘It’s not Paris’

Business leader criticises Scottish rural tourist tax

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

@fsb-uk.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2546383...

‘It’s not Paris’: Business leader criticises Scottish rural tourist tax

Rural business representatives have warned against the introduction of a tourist tax

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 26d

Business Briefing 📈

🔸Plans for ‘vibrant’ new quarter next to film studio backed

🔸Association tackles shortages in golf's 'invisible' profession

🔸Labour Budget tax rises warning after UK GDP stagnates

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2546233...

The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 26d

Plans for the commercial centre of a 'vibrant new quarter for people to live and work' have been recommended for approval.

@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 27d

Business Briefing 📈

🔸Plan to convert former theatre into hotel recommended for refusal

🔸Craigie Hill 'bitterly disappointed' as golf plans rejected

🔸Record 36,900 employed in Scottish space and defence sector

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545890...

The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 27d

Plans for a hotel in a former city centre theatre have been recommended for refusal.

@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28d

🎯 The family business was co-founded by Cameron Clarke, an avid darts player, and will open in one of Scotland's largest shopping centres.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545580...

Family to open its first Scottish darts venue and store in shopping centre

The family business was co-founded by Cameron Clarke, an avid darts player

www.heraldscotland.com

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28d

🏘️ The housebuilder said the plans 'echo the character' of the historic surroundings.

🏘️ Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545257...

Nearly 40 new homes to be built in ‘picturesque’ Scottish village

Housebuilder secures planning permission for its first development in this Scottish region for over a decade

www.heraldscotland.com

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28d

🏘️ Plans for new homes in a 'picturesque' Scottish village have been approved.

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 29d

🆕 Plan to convert Scottish city centre building into student housing

Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545332...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 29d

🛍️ A landmark Scottish shopping centre is to be brought to the market for sale at an expected guide price of £20m.

🛍️ It is the lead story in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Week round-up.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544568...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 29d

🛢️ Two major investors including an Israeli company have sold shares in a North Sea oil and gas giant.

🛢️ The story leads our weekly round-up.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544590...

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 29d

A Scottish family-run ice cream parlour has been brought to the market.

The agent said the well-established coastal business 'would suit a gelato enthusiast'.

Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545004...

Family to sell ‘one of the finest’ ice cream parlours in region

A Scottish family-run ice cream parlour is being marketed for lease

www.heraldscotland.com

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