May 10, 2013
by John Swinney
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Almost 200 years on since Scotsman Charles Macintosh invented the process of rubberising cotton, his namesake coat is still one of Scotland’s best known products. In fact, it’s not only the Scots who have continued their love affair with the … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
by Professor Asada, Kyoto University
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Geographically the cities of Kyoto and Edinburgh are far removed. Intellectually, culturally and economically our two cities are becoming ever closer. That proximity was further reinforced this week when Scotland’s Finance Secretary John Swinney met with key Japanese businesses working … Continue reading
March 8, 2013
by Angela Constance
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International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women, as well as acknowledge the challenges they continue to face at home and abroad. In my day to day work as Minister for Youth Employment, I am always … Continue reading
February 22, 2013
by Angela Constance
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I am not much of a ‘blogger’ but labour stats day comes but once a month, every month, and press releases, media interviews and 140 characters on Twitter don’t give you the bandwidth to express in detail what you feel and … Continue reading
February 18, 2013
by Sir Tom Hunter
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Anyone troubled by Scotland’s business start-up rates would have had a huge boost last week had they been at the EDGE judging panel. The EDGE – Encouraging Dynamic Growth Entrepreneurs – Fund has been led by John Swinney who deserves … Continue reading
February 10, 2013
by Dr David Skilling, Director at Landfall Strategy Group
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As Scotland debates whether or not to become an independent country, there is value in looking to the experience of other small advanced economies. Many small economies have performed strongly over the past few decades; Norway, Sweden, and Singapore to … Continue reading
February 8, 2013
by First Minister Alex Salmond
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Science contributes billions to the Scottish economy and supports 170,000 jobs. Yesterday I met representatives of a Scottish partnership, announcing the award of a £100 million life science deal for Lanarkshire company BioCity Scotland and Dundee University – the biggest … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
by Fergus Ewing
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[A seminar for the public sector with the aim of sharing experiences of good practice with regard to the Purchase To Pay process took place in Edinburgh today. Attendees included representatives from: Cosla; FSB Scotland; local authorities; NHS boards; NDPBs; agencies.] … Continue reading
January 22, 2013
by MESL Managing Director Mike Huggan
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Founded in 1964, MESL microwave has established a strong reputation internationally for its microwave products – we export more than 70 per cent of the components we manufacture in the UK to more than 25 territories. In 2008 we recognised … Continue reading
December 21, 2012
by Calum Davidson, Highlands and Islands Enterprise Director of Energy and Low Carbon
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Bought by Global Energy Group in October 2011, the yard now employs 800 people, is home to the award winning Nigg Skills Academy, which has trained over a hundred new welders and fabricators since being opened by the FM in … Continue reading