Posted 09.04.25
An economic justification for Community Benefit Funding
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on the approach that should be taken for Community Benefit Funding for...
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Policy
Posted 06.03.24
Maximising the local economic benefits of onshore wind
On 6th March Shona Glenn spoke at the Planning the Energy Transition Seminar. In this blog, she outlines...
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Posted 04.11.22
Economic opportunity from wind energy in the West of Ireland
BiGGAR Economics has worked with our partners Dublin Offshore Consultants to understand the potential economic impact of the...
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Posted 09.06.22
New licensing system for short term lets could cost the Scottish economy £133m
A new BiGGAR Economics analysis undertaken for Airbnb has highlighted the potential adverse economic impacts that could result...
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Posted 07.06.22
Every Little Counts: Why Scotland’s Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme Adds Up
The Scottish Government launched the Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme (VDLIP) in 2019, providing £50 million to...
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Posted 16.03.22
Lessons on Business Case Development
How do we ensure the project receives public funding? How can we make a success of its delivery?...
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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 23.09.20
The economic contribution of the Scottish Aquaculture Sector
The aquaculture sector in Scotland is an important provider of employment in Rural Scotland and represents the UK’s...
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Posted 30.04.19
Sustainable Growth Commission proposals adopted by Scotland’s party of government
Scotland’s party of government in the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish National Party, has debated and adopted the recommendations...
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