Why is there a crisis at the heart of Scottish tourism? Access my @heraldscotland article and the best Scottish journalism by taking advantage of our Black Friday offer - just £20 for a one year subscription to The Herald www.heraldscotland.com/news/2565170...

Wrote a few words about why Scotland’s qualification for next year’s World Cup is the boost this slightly weary nation needs: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563432...

I was pleased to hear a major Rangers podcast address the horrendous personal abuse being directed by fans at head coach Russell Martin. How can football make a meaningful contribution to improving mental health when abuse like this- far from the sole preserve of Rangers fans- is so endemic?

Signs are emerging that Scotland's biggest city may finally be turning a corner, says deputy Business Editor @scottwwright.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news...

As Glasgow City Council closes its consultation on its proposed visitor levy today, industry body UK Hospitality Scotland has made plain its opposition to the plan. What do you think? www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513573...

Suddenly the issue has returned to the agenda – and it’s arguably come from the most unlikely of sources' Should we finally be looking to lift football's booze ban? www.heraldscotland.com/news/2498184...

The new Irish Government has made a bold move to support the struggling hospitality sector. The UK Government should follow suit. Late plug for my column in The Herald today: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493004...

Plenty of people have had their say on the plight of Glasgow. But in recent weeks it has become increasingly evident that investors are seeing value in acquiring prime retail assets in the city centre. This evening's @heraldscotland.bsky.social newsletter: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2492313...

After years of debate, Edinburgh has approved a visitor levy scheme. But are other parts of Scotland likely to follow suit? We look at new figures which reveal the appetite among other councils for introducing their own schemes - and what firms think about it www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491552...

'Nick Nairn painted a gloomy picture of life in the Scottish hospitality trade... and he probably knows the difficulties facing the sector more than most.' Our analysis of comments by Scottish TV chef Nick Nairn on hospitality sector's struggles: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491633...

'Some of Sauchiehall is not looking great. But I think it is a long game.' Alisdair Clements and Lesley Palmer of INCH Architecture + Design gave me their perspective on Glasgow's struggles in The Herald's Business HQ Monthly, out today: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491364...

So much focus of Trump's tariff stance has been on the potential ramifications for the Scotch whisky industry, and understandably so. But results from Diageo today shone a light on the risk to other spirits in the key US market. Read our analysis: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490993...

The challenges facing the hospitality trade are well documented, but one major leased and tenanted pub operator is bucking the trend. In this evening's Business Insight, we look at how Admiral Taverns is succeeding in a difficult market: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490552...

Is it too early to talk about a Glasgow revival? A host of new food and beverage openings and major property deals signal confidence in the future of a city that has struggled badly since the pandemic. My Business Voices column today: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489455...

The progress being made by Ayrshire-based Buzzworks really is something to behold in these difficult times for the Scottish hospitality trade: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489208...

The Herald has today launched a major investigation into the performance of Scotland's railways. You can find links to all of today's articles in this introductory piece here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/transpo...

Is Mitsubishi chief right with remarks about Scottish business and politics? Wee shout for this week's Business Voices column, online now: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487573...

Edinburgh investment chief warns of 'existential threat' as battle for trusts rages on: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487028...

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social 'Our customers are mostly retired, have lost the winter fuel allowance' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486652...

Enjoyed sitting down with Rodney Ayre, new president of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, for his first interview since taking on role. Interesting takes on Trump and how business can build stronger relations with the Scottish Government. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486543...

Fresh headwinds flagged for cinemas as boutique chain Everyman cites impact of Budget measures, reels from Joker: Folie à Deux flop Analysis from Kristy Dorsey @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486607...

In case you missed it, our exclusive report on the fall-out behind the closure of the Bridge of Allan restaurant run by celebrity chef Nick Nairn and wife Julia www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485624...

Can the Scottish hotel sector look to the year ahead with confidence? Wee shout for my Business Voices column in The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social today: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485931...

Inside the bitter cash dispute that led to the closure of celebrity chef Nick Nairn and wife Julia's Bridge of Allan restaurant. Exclusive for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485624...

It was really interesting to speak to Joe Gallacher, general manager of Renfrewshire resort Mar Hall, about plans to reposition the hotel on the banks of the Clyde as "one of Scotland’s best five-star luxury resorts" www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484819...

‘It is going to be spectacular.” Scottish hotels veteran Joe Gallacher shares his vision for the £20m revival of the renowned Mar Hall resort in Renfrewshire www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484819...

Pressure mounting on major Scottish industry as second Trump era poised to begin. My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column today: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484216...

'We have 50 American customers in here every night of the week from March to October. They’ve become the core of our business. But you couldn’t confidently tell them to take a walk down Sauchiehall Street. You’d be ashamed.' heraldscotland.com/politics/vie... (1/3)

New: Why are investors flocking back to Scottish commercial property? www.heraldscotland.com/news/2483672...

In an exclusive interview, the highly respected Scotch whisky distiller has highlighted his hopes for growing markets in Asia www.heraldscotland.com/news/2482256... @scottwwright.bsky.social

Can troubled Glasgow rise to greatness again? Wee shout for my @heraldscotland.bsky.social Business Voices column today: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2482609...

Very moving edition of Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris in tribute to the late, great Johnnie Walker. Top stories and top tunes for a top man. #RIPJohnnieWalker

Always interesting to hear the thoughts of Gordon Ross, managing director of @Western_Ferries, on the company’s performance and views on Scottish ferry politics: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2481088...

A good year even if I say so myself…

We had a lot of joy reading our kids books illustrated by Axel Sheffler when they were wee so it’s amazing to see a magazine cover designed specially by the artist for The Herald’s Christmas appeal with @scottishbktrust

Dougal Sharp, founder of Scottish beer firm Innis & Gunn, has come out swinging against UK and Scottish politicians, declaring current policies are causing "incalculable" damage to pubs. Exclusive: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2480729...

It is always a nice feeling when you realise you have made the last packed lunches of the year...

In recent days, Rangers Football Club and Tennent's Lager owner C&C Group have appointed two Scottish business heavyweights to key roles. Do the moves signal brighter times lie ahead for these institutions? My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column today: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2480445...

Really interesting to see Glasgow open the door to potentially lifting the cap on taxi numbers in the city. A lack of sufficient transport - especially at night - has proven to be a real barrier to the city's recovery from the pandemic www.heraldscotland.com/news/2480246...

New Rangers chairman Fraser Thornton is a well known figure in the whisky trade thanks to a long and successful spell with Burn Stewart Distillers. I interviewed him for this piece in 2013, shortly after Burn Stewart was sold to Distell for £160m: www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/...

“Several times this year, I have found myself asking, what’s the point?” Scottish hospitality industry approaching 2025 with trepidation after disappointment of government Budgets. Column @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2478753...

Apple Music pressing all the right buttons tonight…

Scotch whisky bubble bursts The secondary market in fine and rare single-malt Scotch whiskies — defined as bottles sold at auction for more than £1,000 — has collapsed, according to research from Noble & Co. Story by @scottwwright.bsky.social

Fascinating to chat to Paul Wilson, founder of The Smart Things Accelerator, about plans for a new investment syndicate for Scottish startups and his vision to bring a bit of Canadian tech magic to these shores. Exclusive: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2478299...

Strong words from Nic Wood, owner of Signature Pubs, as fall-out from Scottish and UK Budgets continues. Mr Wood warns firm has been pushed into "loss-making position". www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477714...

"The Christmas lights are up and sparkling... but no amount of festive illuminations can fully mask the challenges many of our urban areas face." Read my (not so uplifting) long read on the challenges facing Scotland's towns and cities in Business HQ Monthly www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477298...

'It sounded good but does nothing for the vast majority of licensed hospitality' Analysis of today's Scottish Budget including reaction from hospitality trade to Shona Robison's business rates offer www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477294...

'It would be fair to say that businesses in Scotland are facing the perfect storm of adverse conditions' Gavin Stevenson of Scottish hospitality firm Mor-Rioghain Group makes the case for business rates relief in tomorrow's Scottish Budget. Exclusive: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476556...

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'Rightly or wrongly, think of Glasgow now and all too easily an impression of grime, roadworks, upheaval, and empty shops springs to mind' 'But perhaps it is now time for a change of mindset.' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475489... @scottwwright.bsky.social