The Highlands can boast an environment for digital infrastructure in​​vestment that’s unparalleled in the UK and beyond

In life sciences, innovation rarely fails because of a lack of ideas or great research, more often, it stalls because companies operate in silos and the costs of turning ideas into reality or applying research rises faster than the company itself.

We talk a lot in Scotland about second chances. But the truth is, for many people, there was never a first chance to begin with.

Do your leaders lead or just "do"? Explore why Scottish SMEs struggle with engagement and how shifting from problem-solver to people-builder drives real growth.

As we enter 2026, the construction sector stands at the centre of the UK’s most urgent social and economic challenges. Whether it is resolving the housing crisis, accelerating the energy transition, or retrofitting homes and buildings for net‑zero, the message from policymakers, industry bodies and clients is the same: we need to scale up.

As we enter 2026, the construction sector stands at the centre of the UK’s most urgent social and economic challenges. Whether it is resolving the housing crisis, accelerating the energy transition, or retrofitting homes and buildings for net‑zero, the message from policymakers, industry bodies and clients is the same: we need to scale up.

Glasgow-headquartered specialist communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators has secured three significant new client wins, marking a strong start to its 20th anniversary year in business.

Having worked in hospitality for almost three decades, eight of which at the helm of The Glasgow Marriott, we have weathered many storms. The economic backdrop continues to present business challenges across the board but Glasgow’s hospitality offering, in my view, is exceptionally well positioned to thrive.

Having worked in hospitality for almost three decades, eight of which at the helm of The Glasgow Marriott, we have weathered many storms. The economic backdrop continues to present business challenges across the board but Glasgow’s hospitality offering, in my view, is exceptionally well positioned to thrive.

Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its housing journey. The need for high-quality, energy-efficient homes has never been more acute, and yet the industry continues to face the headwinds of planning delays, skills shortages, rising costs and a chronic shortfall of supply. As we look ahead to 2026, it is clear that delivering the homes our communities deserve will require not just resilience, but bold ambition and collaborative leadership across the sector.

In the past year alone, AI has gone from being the stuff of Silicon Valley slide decks to the thing that can influence so many business touchpoints. It quietly powers your customer service chat, writes your junior staff’s first drafts, analyses data your managers can’t be bothered with and even gives your solicitors and accountants a run for their money.

As communications professionals, we must continue to think digital-first and deliver engaging content that carries the right message to the right audience on the right platform at the right time. At Perceptive that’s what we pride ourselves on delivering for clients.

As communications professionals, we must continue to think digital-first and deliver engaging content that carries the right message to the right audience on the right platform at the right time. At Perceptive that’s what we pride ourselves on delivering for clients.

That collaborative spirit is what drives my involvement with Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC), a networking group dedicated to supporting, connecting and empowering women in construction and working across the built environment.

Over the last decade, Scotland’s life science ecosystem has matured into a force to be reckoned with. But today, there’s a new energy, a belief that our place at the global innovation table is secure and we’re ready to reach to the next level.

Having established Perceptive Communicators in 2006, this is our third economic storm following the credit crunch and Covid.  With many long term client partnerships, we have reflected on what is most likely to result in successful growth, even in challenging times. 

Digital fatigue is fast becoming one of the most prevalent workplace challenges, resulting in declining productivity, low morale, and fractured team dynamics. As leaders navigate the shifting demands of hybrid work, talent retention, and culture rebuilding, one clear trend is emerging; the most effective corporate events are no longer about content delivery. They’re about creating space for disconnection, reflection, and reconnection.

Over the past 15 years, the south side of Glasgow has witnessed one of the city’s most ambitious regeneration stories. North Toryglen, once an area struggling with outdated housing and limited investment, is now a thriving community and one of Glasgow’s designated Transformational Regeneration Areas (TRAs).

As the final phase of the award-winning King’s View development gets underway, it’s worth reflecting on what this project has achieved, and just as importantly, what it tells us about the housing challenges facing Glasgow today.

Clackmannanshire’s Transformation Space is addressing the dichotomy that is council held funding. Crucial to addressing issues like homelessness, poverty and mental health, funds are still tied up in silos, meaning money is trapped in systems that fail the people who rely on them.

Returning from the Annual Hospitality Conference in Manchester earlier this month, I was reminded why the sector continues to inspire me. It’s the people, the passion and the shared ambition to create great places for people to experience, in an ever-changing world.