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Posted 19.06.26

Football in Scottish Society since France ’98

It has been 28 years since Scotland last played in a World Cup. In that time, how has...

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Posted 03.06.26

A Bespoke ESG Framework for the North Coast 500

An Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework is more than a reporting requirement; it is a roadmap for...

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Posted 19.05.26

Harris Tweed helps build Resilient Communities

A new report from BiGGAR Economics examines the socio-economic impact of the Harris Tweed® sector. Born of domestic...

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Posted 07.05.26

Edinburgh Airport’s Growing Economic Impact

BiGGAR Economics has been working with Edinburgh Airport to understand and explain its economic impact for over 10...

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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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