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Posted 01.05.26

The Value of Cultural Organisations

Recent studies by BiGGAR Economics reveal that cultural organisations across Scotland – from local community assets to some...

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Posted 01.05.26

The Social and Economic Impact of the Mary Rose

Introduction Until she was sunk in battle in 1545, the Mary Rose was a naval warship serving under...

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Posted 21.04.26

AI’s Economic Impact

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. In the news, in your LinkedIn feed and your email auto-response settings (note,...

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Posted 08.04.26

The Impact of Planning Delays

Often dismissed as a barrier to economic progress, good planning is more than a regulatory process and can...

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Posted 01.04.26

Business Rates for Onshore Renewables – the argument for local retention

Onshore wind farms in Scotland could soon be paying over £200 million each year in Business Rates and...

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Posted 26.03.26

Easterbrook Hall: More than a Venue

Based on the Crichton Estate in Dumfries, Easterbrook Hall is the largest conference and events venue in the...

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Posted 30.01.26

Economic Impact of the Port of Inverness

BiGGAR Economics was commissioned to assess the current economic impact of the Port of Inverness. We also assessed...

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Posted 12.12.25

New Stadium to Boost Aberdeen Economy

Be it plans for a multi-sports community stadium in Aberdeen, a new home for Manchester United, or the...

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Posted 24.11.25

BiGGAR Economics becomes employee-owned

We are delighted to announce that BiGGAR Economics has become an employee-owned company. The shares in BiGGAR Economics...

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