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Just when we thought Boris Johnson was focussed on division, it turns out he wants to build bridges. Who knew?

It’s now two weeks since the thrilling conclusion of 2019’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe and I think it’s fair to say that it was one of the most successful and busiest years yet.

It’s crazy to think just how much the world has changed in the last 10 years.

It’s of course been widely reported that there is a significant decline in trading for our high street stores - but worryingly, it shows no sign of stopping.

In a week when Edinburgh Festival Fringe was named the top experience in the UK by Lonely Planet, spare a thought for Glasgow. 

Schools might be about to go back, with those jet-setting beach holidays now a distant memory for many, but loads more of us won’t have even left the country this summer.

Last week marked the beginning of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe where the capital is completely taken over by comedy, theatre and more, attracting visitors near and far.

When considering big Scottish industries, people’s minds tend to turn to the likes of oil and gas, tourism, whisky, agriculture, and more – that’s to be expected.

Eye-catching vessels docking in Glasgow are nothing unusual – after all, the city was once the envy of the world with a fifth of all ships launched globally originating from the Clyde.

Following a recent cinema trip to see the latest Men in Black movie, it got me thinking – what’s Scotland doing to reach for the stars?