The temporary VAT cut for family activities and meals out will be a much-needed boost for many small businesses. We hope it will encourage families to support some of our brilliant independent businesses many of whom are facing huge cost pressures. www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

Congratulations to @thomascarthur.bsky.social and Hannah Mary Goodlad. We look forward to working with you to support jobs and economic growth. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social

Congratulations to @jennygilruthmsp.bsky.social Stephen Flynn and all the new Scottish Cabinet. We look forward to working with you to drive the economic growth the country needs. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social

Photo I made for a pal OTD 5 years ago.

For far too long, Scotland’s small businesses have suffered at the hands of unscrupulous big customers who want to use them as a free overdraft. @colinborland.bsky.social, our FSB Scotland Director, welcomes today's commitment to legislate on the scourge of late payment.

Top night out with @colinborland.bsky.social at the Small Business Growth Awards. Can’t name any recipients. All top secret stuff! Congrats though to all. You know who you are! @fsb-uk.bsky.social with HSBC.

A few from the weekend….

Scotland is a nation of entrepreneurs. Our small businesses have the potential to boost the national economy and communities across the country. Our FSB Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social has a message for all the MSPs starting work at the Scottish Parliament this week 👇

Today’s efforts…

Phonepic today of “on-X” a sports facility in #linwood, Scotland whilst supporting my daughter compete in javelin. It’s all about the light! Moody skies. Shafts of direct sunlight. Shadows. Lines. Perfect! 😂

Captured about 11200 ft above the south lakes….

A recent portrait. 1 of 50 images to celebrate 50 years of KTP.

This actually was a job I was doing….but the point is, taking a photo “as is” or having a vision and using tools/knowledge to “make it” more dramatic…before and after. Why buying a photographer’s skill can pay dividends. One taken, one made.

A phonepic from the weekend shot whilst watching my two nieces, both under 10, manage, and ride, this beautiful pony.

Soaring fuel prices are hitting small businesses hard. It's time for action👇

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We asked all the main political parties what they will do for Scotland's small businesses. Today Murdo Fraser outlines what the Scottish Conservatives have to offer. Watch out for more from the other parties in the coming days. #FSBScotland2026

'It's not business as usual'. Our Glasgow Development manager Hisashi Kuboyama has been telling STV about our campaign for extra support for all the small businesses struggling in the aftermath of the Union Street fire. go.fsb.org.uk/41T9zpP

What do you want to see from the next Scottish Government? Our Scottish Election manifesto for 2026 is live, complete with policy ideas which small business owners say will help them to thrive. More details here 👇 go.fsb.org.uk/4t5x774 #fsbscotland2026

Phonepic. OTD. 6 years ago. Lockdown…. Thought this reflected the sense of imposed isolation of the times. My partner with our dogs. Loudoun Hill.

Phonepic from today: The Cobbler.

Join @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social and Scotland’s political party leaders for our joint #bizhustings live at 4pm today #fsb Joining link here: events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/...

Join us online at 4pm today for our joint business hustings ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections. On stage will be @johnswinney.bsky.social @russellfindlay.bsky.social @anassarwar.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk Malcolm Offord go.fsb.org.uk/4m8xyL2

OTD 2019 I was full steam ahead on a trip to the beautiful Isle of Arran to shoot ice cream! And cracking cheeses! Taste of Arran For those of you not familiar with Scotland it’s always blue skies here in the West…. 😂 Also, a rare sighting of the “Lesser Spotted Functioning Ferry”… 😂

Out and about carrying out FSB Scotland business today (embargoed so can’t let the cat out of the bag…) - appropriately suited and booted. Caption: Guy Hinks, Photographer looking typically bewildered at his phone to grab a pic.The IPhone XR a technical tool too far.

One from yesterday at 5100 ft.

Nice wee sunrise on way to Skydive Northwest today.

The troops at @fsbscotland.bsky.social have been working hard putting together FSB’s manifesto for small businesses in the lead up to the Scottish Parliamentary Elections. …here’s a link to the dedicated web page: www.fsb.org.uk/membership/s...

There’s method in that madness somewhere… 😂

Forgot I received a “commended” in this… l

Small businesses in Glasgow need a fire recovery fund similar to the one established after the Glasgow School of Art fire in 2018. Thanks to BBC Radio Scotland for talking to FSB's @colinborland.bsky.social about the many challenges they face.

70,000 travelers a day normally pass through Glasgow Central Station. Any long term closure is likely to have a huge impact on many small businesses in the city centre. Thanks to @scotsman.com for highlighting the challenges and FSB's solutions. www.scotsman.com/news/busines...

A recent one getting an airing on LinkedIn.

Co-Judging the KTP West of Scotland Image showcase at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Thursday. And me beside my 50 images of KTP collage. A top night.

More headshots/office pics and PR images to shoot today.

Nice to see one of my recent pics being used yesterday. 👍

Looking to make connections and build your business network? Join us for networking in Glasgow. Meet small business owners and the FSB team. We'd love to see you there on Thursday. Full details here 👇 events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/...

Rising business rates are adding to cost pressures which mean a third of Scottish small firms expect to shrink or close in the next year. We are asking all our political parties to commit to continuing the "lifeline" Small Business Bonus Scheme and review eligibility thresholds.

Thanks to @scotsman.com its strong focus on the experience of Scotland's small business owners. There's also an excellent leader comment backing FSB's call for the continuation of the "lifeline" Small Business Bonus Scheme and a review of eligibility thresholds. www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

There's a lot coming down the road at business owners at the end of next month - what to expect and what can be done about it, in today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Whilst I prefer bring in “civvies” sometimes I need to be suited and booted. Never been a fan of ties though…. Lol

Spent yesterday evening hanging out with fellow @fsbscotland.bsky.social members and Volunteer Committee Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social and Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes (one of the few women in the room even smaller than me!).

OTD 2 years ago, awarded bronze for January’s entry in British Institute of Professional Photographers “Photographer of the Year Competition.” Shot @skydivespain.bsky.social

Was delighted to be invited to Bute House, Edinburgh by the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to celebrate the great work that small businesses do in Scotland. Was an honour to deliver a speech recognising this contribution. @fsbscotland.bsky.social

Great PR result for Inksters with Rory Brown and Brian Inkster pictured. A good size of image used which helps get the reader interested. This involved a trip in a taxi, battling rain/winds/combating falling light. But it goes to show: Invest time, and you’ll get better results.

Made an instant best pal this week whilst shooting an Event in Glasgow….Lili from France….quite a live wire! This is what I love about my job. Meeting folk like her and her husband, Yann, sharing thoughts, and chatting about Rugby. 🏉 😂 🇫🇷

Great news for small businesses in Scotland who wish to bid for public contracts. Thanks to the MSPs who backed the proposal.

Scotland V England…Calcutta Cup..what are your predictions folks ??? 🏉 @sixnations-rugby.bsky.social #asone

Our Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social has launched our Scottish Parliament election manifesto which is full of practical ideas for how the next Scottish Government can support small businesses. More here 👇 www.fsb.org.uk/media-centre...

🏬 With a new House of Commons Business and Trade Committee report saying that small high street firms are being squeezed on a wide range of costs, FSB's Paul Wilson tells BBC News #BusinessToday what the Government should do to support small businesses 👇