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Sector Study


Posted 19.12.24

The Economic Impact of Short-term Lets in Scotland

Properties used for self-catered accommodation account for less than 1% of Scotland’s total housing stock and support economic...

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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 22.10.24

Economic Impacts of Short-term Lets in Edinburgh

Our independent research into the economic impacts of short-term lets in the City of Edinburgh found that the...

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Posted 26.02.24

Celtic Sea Blueprint

The development of GW of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea represents a significant economic opportunity for...

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Posted 23.05.23

Role of Ports in supporting floating offshore wind

The energy transition will require significant investment in infrastructure in ports, grid and supply chain facilities. This investment...

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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 30.09.21

Report for Enable shows how social care is an economic engine

Enable Group has published a new report on Scotland’s care sector, commissioned from BiGGAR Economics. The report –Scotland’s...

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Posted 15.03.21

Economic and Fiscal Impact of Re-opening Scottish Hospitality Sector

A new analysis by BiGGAR Economics has quantified the economic and fiscal benefits of re-opening the Scottish hospitality...

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