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BiGGAR Economics


Posted 25.04.25

VIB and the Flanders Life Science Cluster

The Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB), the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology, and the wider innovation system that it...

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Posted 13.12.24

Economic Impact of the Independent Schools Sector in Scotland

The Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) represents 70 independent schools, that collectively educate 28,870 pupils and employ...

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Posted 27.06.23

Developing Rural and Community Expertise

Sarah Allen Joins BiGGAR Economics As someone with over 30 years’ experience in rural development, it’s an exciting...

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Posted 05.09.22

An economy that serves people and planet – a wellbeing economy

Christopher Boyce joins BiGGAR Economics I’ve long been passionate about wellbeing and I’m excited to join BiGGAR Economics...

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Posted 08.02.22

Building a Wellbeing Economy

In January, we welcomed Shona Glenn back to the BiGGAR Economics team after nearly five years as Head...

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Posted 15.11.21

Onshore Wind and Tourism in Scotland

Analysis of 44 wind farm case studies in Scotland finds no evidence of a link between wind farm...

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Posted 19.10.21

A food system needs assessment for Forth Valley

BiGGAR Economics worked with Forth Environment Link to seek sustainable and dignified solutions to food insecurity in Forth...

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Posted 28.09.20

The growth potential of Scotland’s Natural Economy

Our Director, Graeme Blackett presented at the SRUC Natural Choice on the findings of our July 2020 report....

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Posted 08.07.20

Reuse of Vacant and Derelict Land

The Scottish Land Commission has today published our report and guidance on the reuse of vacant and derelict...

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