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Glasgow furniture legend celebrates 40 years of iconic Scottish design and craftsmanship
Southside workshop that shaped some of Scotland’s best-loved bars, hotels and distilleries — and crafted the Commonwealth Games podiums — celebrates four decades in business A family-run kitchen, furniture and interiors studio behind some of Scotland’s most iconic wood-based designs is celebrating four decades of craftsmanship and design as the business sets it sights on further long-term growth. Paul Hodgkiss Designs was launched in 1986 and has evolved over four decades int
Brian O'Neill
Oct 13 min read


MacKinnon Watches lands global 'Outlander' deal with Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Belinda & Matthew Murphy - Founders of MacKinnon Watches Scottish family-run MacKinnon Watches has signed a new global licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) and has created an official collection of watches and watch accessories featuring the “Outlander” tartan. Based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling books, “Outlander” follows Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe), a former World War II nurse who travels through a mysterious stone circle to 18th-century S
Brian O'Neill
Sep 304 min read


Scotland’s SMEs ‘waiting too long’ to seek potential insolvency lifeline
Scottish insolvency specialist highlights underused rescue tool for distressed SMEs A Scottish insolvency practitioner is urging business owners to consider an under-used potential lifeline as the country’s small business community faces deepening economic uncertainty. Introduced through the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, The Part A1 Moratorium provides eligible companies with an initial 20-business-day period of protection from certain creditor enforcement act
Brian O'Neill
Sep 243 min read


Henderson Loggie leads calls for tax and regulatory overhaul to support Scotland's vital food and drink sector
Scottish accountancy firm Henderson Loggie is warning the country’s food and drink sector could face critical challenges if urgent action isn’t taken to address outdated tax policies impacting the industry. Scotland's food and drink businesses have shown remarkable resilience over the past few years, driven in-part by a rapid growth in the number of independently owned producers, retailers and hospitality venues across the country. The food and drink supply chain is one of Sc
Brian O'Neill
Aug 283 min read


The multi-trillion-dollar 'hidden' revolution. How better IoT connectivity could drive AI's success and unlock the world's economy
676 IoT decision surveyed for international IoT connectivity report Businesses increasingly shifting from domestic tech deployment to internationally connected devices Skills and expertise shortage the single largest obstacle to successful IoT deployments The world could be on the verge of a connectivity revolution by 2030, according to new research from IoT firm Pelion, but the race to embrace is being held back by security, skills and scaling concerns. 676 IoT decision-
Brian O'Neill
Jul 103 min read
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