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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?

Food waste undoubtedly remains a massive issue for Scotland – we’re just not very good at using only what we really need.

I’m all for Scotland’s regional economies taking off thanks to a bit of help from the taxman - but there has to be a level playing field.

Quite often you’ll hear about Scottish business fortunes ‘riding the crest of a wave’ or our economy ‘turning the tide’ – but it’s rare that the literal interpretation applies.

Kilmarnock is the chosen one it would seem for prosperous new businesses and the model workforce of tomorrow – or at least that’s what Jes Saley, the Chief Executive of Barclays thinks.

Is your glass half full or half empty? Sometimes the way you look at things can entirely dictate your fortunes.

Glasgow quayside was once a buzzing hive of activity – the thriving industrial heart of the city no less, built on the proud foundations of world-leading shipbuilding know-how. 

In an exciting step forward for Scottish connectivity, Edinburgh will become one of the first cities in the UK to benefit from the new 5G service when it is introduced this Thursday.

When we think of Scotland’s west coast, we tend to conjure up images of sunny trips ‘doon the water’ - of sand castles, ice cream, fish suppers, and ferries.

It was interesting to see that VisitScotland is keen to cash in on the global ‘wellness’ trend that has been going from strength to strength over the past few years.