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• Whisky giant chief steps down with 'immediate effect'
  Chief executive of Scotland's largest whisky distiller steps down 'by mutual agreement'
• Scots ferry fiasco chief warns of future 'struggle' in direct award row
  The new boss of a publicly-owned shipyard has said the business will “struggle” in the future if it is overlooked for a deal to replace an aging ferry.
• New 380-seat restaurant to open in Scottish shopping centre
  Huge new restaurant over nearly 16,000 square feet to open in shopping mall
• Why AI can be Scotland’s business superpower
  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and the sooner Scotland’s business community accepts that, the sooner this incredible technology can be used to have a positive impact on the country, the business sector and the economy.
• We Scots need to rediscover our true selves. That's where Reform comes in
  In the land of Adam Smith, it’s time to rediscover our true selves with the introduction of serious economic debate in Scottish politics
• Work begins to identify Scotland’s top employers
  Entries are open for the 2025 The Herald & s1jobs Top Employer Awards as work begins to identify Scotland’s top employers.
• Why are there concerns for Scotland over the Labour government's Invest 2035
  The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)—the leading trade group for a sector representing over 1.1 million jobs—has issued a stark warning to government ministers - Scotland’s shipbuilding and oil and gas industries face further decline unless stronger support is given to domestic suppliers through a reinvigorated "buy British" approach.
• UK trade group warns of hit to Scotland over Labour industrial plan
  The UK's maritime trade group has warned of a further erosion of Scotland's declining shipbuilding and oil and gas industries if there is no improved attempt to 'buy British'.
• Tiree islanders ‘lose faith’ in Scottish Government over ferry fund snub
  Tiree businesses say they have “lost faith” in ministers after being excluded from a new £4.4 million ferry disruption compensation fund.
• Guesthouse in 'picturesque' Scottish village brought to market
  A guesthouse on a Scottish island has been brought to the market.
• Scots firms 'still on a knife-edge' despite fall in administrations
  Retail and hospitality firms 'grappling with evolving consumer behaviours'
• Headline figures mask 'fragile reality' of Scottish tourism
  Tourism chief warns industry is not getting the attention that it merits
• New resort boss has 'faith' in formerly troubled Cairngorm funicular
  The new CEO in charge of Scotland's only mountain railway says he has "faith" that the Cairngorm funicular is up and running for the foreseeable future
• Rachel Reeves tells regulators to resist 'excessive caution' and cut red tape
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”
• Shares plunge in UK housebuilder after 'shocking update'
  Company fails to receive boost from Chancellor's plans for housing market
• Airline launches new route from Scotland to grand duchy with ‘medieval charm’
  An airline has launched a new route between Scotland and a historic European grand duchy
• First sector strike action in over 40 years hits Glasgow hotel
  Workers at the Village Hotel in Glasgow are set to strike after an overwhelming vote in favour of action
• 'Picturesque' Scottish estate with woodland and walled gardens goes on market
  A major Scottish estate with varied income potential is being marketed for sale
• Recognising business leadership in ESG, climate action and inclusive growth
  Last month The Herald and GenAnalytics launched the Scottish Impact Awards 2025 with the aim of identifying those organisations that are making a measurable difference to some of the most serious challenges facing today’s society.
• Row over ScotGov failure to track jobs supported by public millions
  Ministers are under fire for failing to track the number of manufacturing jobs in Scotland created through public money in the wake of Britain's biggest coach builder announcing plans to relocate to England.