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Brian Donnelly

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Award-winning business correspondent at The Herald

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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 4h
A Scottish car sales and repair company founded more than six decades ago has reported a rise in turnover. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2664359...
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Scottish car sales company increases turnover to £13.4m amid ‘purple patch’
A Scottish car sales and repair company founded more than six decades ago has reported a rise in turnover.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
A Scottish company founded by a high-profile businessman has reported a rise in turnover to £1.27bn. Operating profit almost trebled to £20.2m at the firm, which also revealed it had moved to offload part of its business. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2664010...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
A Scottish city car sales company has been placed into liquidation. The move follows a court action against the Highland firm by HMRC. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2663765...
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Scottish car dealer placed into compulsory liquidation after HMRC court action
A Scottish city car sales company has been placed into liquidation.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Administrators have been appointed to Acre Road (Glasgow) Developments Limited. Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2663361...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Scottish company owned by Sir Brian Souter family firm swings to loss Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2663582...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
A major Scottish pubs and clubs company has reported a decrease in profit despite a rise in sales. The firm founded by entrepreneur Stefan King posted a drop in operating profit of almost a third. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2663195...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The company behind one of the largest sawmills in the UK has posted a rise in revenue and profit. The Ayrshire-registered firm that dates back five generations unveiled a rise in revenue of £3.2m to £85.6m Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2662829...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A major Scottish family-founded company with dozens of hotels and resorts across the UK has posted a profit of £15.8 million. The firm said in new accounts that the profit included the sale of a popular hotel and resort. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2662271...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A Scottish hotel group has reported a decrease in turnover following the short-term closure of two hotels. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2661904...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A major UK drinks industry supplier has purchased land for a new Scottish facility expected to employ 40. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2661503...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Scotland's largest indoor shopping centre has been sold. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2660834...
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'Defining milestone:' Scotland's largest shopping centre sold
Scotland's largest indoor shopping centre has been sold
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A Scottish coach operator has axed services and cut almost a third of its workforce. Revenue at the Glasgow-based company dropped by £21.5 million 'mainly due to a reduction in megabus services'. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2660189...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A Scottish whisky giant has reported a drop in profit and revenue amid a global market slowdown. Glasgow-based Whyte and Mackay Limited posted a 51 per cent drop in operating profit and 22 per cent decrease in revenue ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2659856... Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Profits plunge by 51 per cent at Scotch whisky giant amid ‘significant slowdown’
A Scottish whisky giant has reported a drop in profit and revenue amid a global market slowdown.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🆕A heavily-backed Scottish company has been placed into administration. ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2658793... Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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‘Sad to see’: All jobs lost as Scottish company collapses into administration
A heavily-backed Scottish company has been placed into administration with all jobs lost
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Business Briefing 📈 🔸UK television giant behind Peaky Blinders unveils record production revenue 🔸The campaign to uncover the missing pieces of women's golf history 🔸Herald Property Awards 2026: Winners across Scotland www.heraldscotland.com/news/2658178... Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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UK television giant behind Peaky Blinders unveils record production revenue
Banijay, the television giant behind hit UK shows including Peaky Blinders has celebrated record production revenue
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Future of AI and Data Centres: a deep dive series - all articles: Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2655357...
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The Herald's new series: The Future of AI and Data Centres - all articles here
Data centres and AI promise to reshape our landscape and lives. The Herald's new series looks at what that means - and the backlash against it.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The 8 big data centre questions - from maps to 'why Scotland?' Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social special series By @vickyallan.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656766...
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The 8 biggest data centre questions. From maps to the mind-boggling 9.7GW queue
Scotland’s hyperscale data centre boom faces scrutiny over planning, energy use, water consumption and diesel generators
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Opinion: 'Prize is significant' on competitive AI data centre landscape By Giles Hanglin, chief executive of Apatura www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656379...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Future of AI and Data Centres: a deep dive series By @vickyallan.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2655357...
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The Herald's new series: The Future of AI and Data Centres - all articles here
Data centres and AI promise to reshape our landscape and lives. The Herald's new series looks at what that means - and the backlash against it.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Scotland's AI revolution: the people shaping its future By @vickyallan.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2655001...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Scotland's AI revolution: the people shaping its future By @vickyallan.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2655001...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Future of AI and Data Centres in Scotland. Boom or backlash? By @vickyallan.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2655358...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Future of AI and Data Centres - we look at the myths, the boom and the backlash Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social special feature. AI data centre giant to create 2,100 new jobs in Scotland ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656310...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A company that owns the building that houses a renowned Scottish seaside ice cream parlour has been placed into administration. ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2650580... 🔴 Our sale ends on 23:59, August 31: Get 1 year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A company behind a well-known Scottish home improvements firm has posted a 46 per cent rise in profit. Business Briefing 📈 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2650059... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a whole year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Scottish road freight company ‘expected to enter liquidation’ after 71 years Business Briefing 📈 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2649693... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get 1 year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Management team buys prominent UK architects firm out of liquidation Business Briefing 📈 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2649316... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get 1 year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A Scottish building company operating across the UK is on track to double its turnover. ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2648992... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A new owner is on track to complete the first phase of a housing development rescued from administration. Exclusive ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2648586... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Builder placed into liquidation after HMRC court action Business Briefing 📈 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2648094... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a whole year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A Scottish law company has been placed into administration. Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2647038... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a whole year of The Herald for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A historic UK high street retail giant fell into administration with the loss of 1,800 jobs owing more than £46 million. ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2646590... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a whole year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Business Briefing 📈 🔸Closing date set for land overlooking beach 🔸Fife woman turns struggle into food success 🔸Founder eyes expansion out of East Kilbride www.heraldscotland.com/news/2646462... 🔴 Get a whole year of The Herald for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A major Scottish hotel group owner has been placed into administration. ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2645850... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A Scottish inn with bar, restaurant and rooms has been brought to the market. @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2645770...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Business Briefing 📈 🔸Restaurant in picturesque village for sale 🔸Tour operator shortlisted for two awards 🔸Are millennials failing to protect their future? ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2645039... 🔴Get a year of The Herald for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Award-winning restaurant and B&B in picturesque Scottish village on market
An award-winning Scottish restaurant and bed and breakfast has been brought to the market.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A Scottish housebuilder collapsed into administration leaving homes at 'various stages of completion' and owing more than £4m. Exclusive www.heraldscotland.com/news/2644667... 🔴 Keep up with business: Get a whole year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Housebuilder collapsed into administration leaving homes incomplete owing £4.2m
A Scottish housebuilder that was placed into administration left homes at 'various stages of completion' owing more than £4 million.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Business Briefing 📈 🔸Country clothing retailer hails ‘healthy’ hike in sales 🔸Why Diageo is cutting costs and jobs 🔸From cramped to champion at John Murray's Moray pro shop ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2644527... 🔴 Sale: 1 year for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Scottish family-owned country clothing retailer hails ‘healthy’ hike in sales
A Scottish family-owned country clothing and boot retailer has posted a rise in sales and profits.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Buckfast sales fall by over £3 million after 'punitive' tax move www.heraldscotland.com/news/2644200... 🔴 Summer sale: Get a whole year of The Herald for £20 www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Sales of Buckfast fall by over £3 million after 'punitive' tax increase
The distributor of Buckfast has said annual sales of the alcoholic drink have decreased.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Business Briefing 📈 🔸North Sea oil rig decommissioner posts soaring profits 🔸Fisher & Donaldson opens new site 🔸The hotspot where house prices are falling ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2643869... 🔴 Sale: 1 year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
A Scottish housebuilder collapsed into administration with no homes completed and owing more than £4.5 million. Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2642800... 🔴 Summer sale: Get a whole year of The Herald for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Business Briefing 📈 🔸Shipbuilder prepares for sea trials of new ship design 🔸Only shop on Scottish island put up for sale 🔸Hollywood Bowl to create 40 jobs at Livingston centre ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2642284... 🔴 Get a whole year of The Herald for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Scottish shipyard prepares for first sea trials of new ship design
A Scottish shipyard is preparing for sea trials of the first ship in a new line.
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A liquidator has been appointed to a well-known family-run Scottish city centre restaurant. ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2641726... 🔴 Sale: Get a year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Business Briefing 📈 🔸All jobs lost as manufacturer collapses into administration 🔸High earners could save £46,000 by leaving Scotland 🔸New luxury Edinburgh hotel opens creating 60 jobs Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2641583...
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Brian Donnelly @brianpdonnelly.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A Scottish precision engineering company fell into administration owing more than £1.7 million. Exclusive via @heraldscotland.bsky.social ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2641421... 🔴 Summer sale: Get a whole year of The Herald for £20 ➡️ www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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