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• Family with ‘strong connections’ to area acquires national park visitor attraction
  Scottish national park tourist attraction acquired by family with 'strong connections' to area
• I fear for Glasgow's listed buildings in the hands of the city's current leaders
  I am genuinely fearful about the future of the city's listed buildings and its architectural heritage in the hands of its current leadership, councillors and planning officials
• Parasite-busting breakthrough could save billions
  A scientific breakthrough by Dundee researchers has the potential to save billions in damage caused by parasitic worms.
• Protesters expect jail in Scots 'police state' demos over 'Palestine support arrest'
  A group of protesters are expecting to be put behind bars in Scotland from tomorrow in protests over an arrest over support for Palestine.
• State-owned ferry fiasco firm 'mitigating risks' affecting delivery of Glen Rosa
  The last of Scotland's ferry fiasco vessels is "mitigating risks" over delivery while it is not expected to be ready for the start of crucial summer timetable next year, it has emerged.
• So you want progressive taxes, SNP? Fine: start by replacing council tax
  The area in which a radical Scottish Government could do immediate work is by replacing the council tax which is a regressive system introduced by the Tories in 1991 and causes no inconvenience whatsoever to the wealthiest in the land, particularly if their wealth is related to that very commodity – land.
• Scots law chief embracing AI with 'open arms'
  Brodies chief declares 'rise of generative AI is an opportunity for the legal sector'
• I love Scotland but returning from holiday made my heart sink
  There are many ways in which Scotland should look to the Far East for inspiration
• Scotland's financial services sector hit by 'less-attractive' taxes
  The financial services sector could raise its contribution to Scotland's economy but a "less-attractive tax framework" is a barrier to achieving this
• Scottish housebuilder completes new homes at site of former city school
  The housebuilder said the new homes handover marks a 'significant milestone'
• War of words heats up in latest Scottish fund management battle
  An update is expected early next week in what has become an increasingly bitter battle in Scotland's fund management sector
• Edinburgh firm outguns forecasts after snubbing £1bn takeover approach
  Boss of US-focused software company confident of achieving further growth
• 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'.