
Brian Donnelly
Business Correspondent at The Herald (Scotland)
Award-winning Business Correspondent at The Herald. Views own.
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heraldscotland.com | Brian Donnelly
Louise McLaren, left, and Kimberley Mackay. (Image: Ralph Sayer) A family-run solicitors and estate agents has appointed a new partner and a new legal director. The firm said it is part of a move to grow its offering by building a new department. Edinburgh-based Ralph Sayer said the double hire also boosts its senior team.
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Plan to demolish landmark brewery buildings for 168 homes set for green light (Image: Artisan/Sheppard Robson) Plans to demolish a number of former brewery buildings as part of a development of 168 new homes have been recommended for approval. The demolition would involve “less valuable parts and buildings of the brewery” and “the proposal successfully retains the most valuable parts of the listed building”, planning officials said.
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Hotel in 'vibrant West End' location in Scottish city brought to market (Image: Christie & Co) A hotel in the Scottish capital has been brought to the market. It is the first time the premises have been offered for sale in two decades, the agent said. Christie & Co has been instructed to market Grosvenor Gardens Hotel, “a boutique B&B in Edinburgh’s vibrant West End”.
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heraldscotland.com | Brian Donnelly
Major Scottish North Sea player expands onshore with acquisition of English firm (Image: Nexos) A major Scottish offshore oil, gas and renewables energy services firm has hailed an onshore expansion with the acquisition of a key business based in England. The firm said the move is bolstered by a 300-person strong onshore services division that will deliver turnkey packages for energy transition projects.
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2 days ago |
heraldscotland.com | Brian Donnelly
A village in Fife situated on Largo Bay along the north side of the Firth of Forth, Lower Largo sits at the beginning of Fife’s East Neuk, a popular tourist destination. The agent said: “A historic fishing village, Lower Largo is the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, the original Robinson Crusoe. It is now a popular tourist and residential location.
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BUSINESS BRIEFING 📈 🔸Scotland’s largest wholesaler acquires first firm in England 🔸New Ferguson Marine chief executive Graeme Thomson begins work 🔸Elon Musk's Starlink technology launches on ScotRail's Highland trains Article: https://t.co/4NiAosI2m8

A company described as Scotland’s largest wholesaler has purchased a London business in its first move south of the Border 🏴 @BrianDonnellyHT has more in today's Business Briefing 👇 https://t.co/6wZDUfarxg https://t.co/3l1JbeEtm9

📰 A small selection of articles from @heraldscotland @_HeraldBusiness team including @ianmcconnellHT @ScottWWright and @KristyDorsey from this week. ➡️ https://t.co/aO5PJsCLPN https://t.co/MfXqn2Krxt

The Festival Square site will become a large-scale hotel in a move that will involve using space at the rear of the building. 👇

The UK's biggest hotel brand is to transform a landmark city building into a major new hospitality offering 👇 https://t.co/vPzJxDTJgF