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.

Ryden has significantly expanded its Professional Services offering following strategic hires and the integration with Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) in Scotland, bringing together a senior team of leading sector experts to create one of the largest and most experienced valuation, lease advisory and business rates teams in the country.

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.

Work is now officially underway to create a new development of 49 affordable homes in Cupar.

Delivered for Kingdom Housing Association by award-winning family homebuilder Campion Homes, the project will deliver a diverse mix of high-quality homes designed to meet local needs - from one-bedroom bungalows to spacious four-bedroom family houses. 

Will Rudd, the award-winning civil, structural and conservation engineering practice, has announced a wide-ranging programme of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly established Inverness operations, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued UK and Ireland expansion.

The regeneration of the former Ravenscraig Steelworks has reached a major milestone with the approval of extensive extraction and remediation works covering 200 acres of previously unusable land. This crucial phase is set to transform the site, preparing it for the delivery of a vibrant, self-sufficient new community.

Ryden has delivered one of its strongest years to date, completing more than 3.2 million sq ft of industrial transactions and £373 million of investment deals across Scotland. The results reflect the resilience of the market and the firm’s strengthened capability following its strategic partnership with Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).

Scotland’s largest vaccine producer Valneva Scotland hit its fundraising target of £10k on Saturday (29th Nov) after raising over £2k at its inaugural Team Jak Trophy charity football match.

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. 

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation), Blair McDougall MP, has visited Clyde Gateway to see how UK Government investment is helping to deliver new jobs, business growth and sustainable regeneration across Glasgow’s east end and Rutherglen.

A year after opening its doors, Lost Shore Surf Resort in Ratho, Edinburgh has firmly established itself as one of Scotland’s most exciting tourism success stories, attracting visitors from 67 countries and already generating an £18 million boost to the Scottish economy.

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.