Inspiration Stories

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Maitland Mackie

Five lessons learned: Maitland 'Mac' Mackie

Family business Mackie's of Scotland has stayed committed to innovation throughout its journey. Maitland ‘Mac’ Mackie, tells us his five business lessons.

13th November 2018

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The Harris Tweed Renaissance

From traditional sports jackets to Converse All Stars, Harris Tweed is an industry transformed. Creative Director of Harris Tweed Hebrides, Mark Hogarth, explains how.

13th November 2018

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Q&A: Cally Russell

Cally Russell, CEO and founder of Edinburgh-based online clothing retailer Mallzee, talks digital inspiration, talent and potential in Scotland.

13th November 2018

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Five lessons learned: Mike Welch

From tyre fitter to founder and CEO of blackcircles.com, a major player in the UK tyre market, Mike Welch shares what he's learned on the road to success.

13th November 2018

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Five lessons learned: Sir Tom Hunter

For Scottish serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter, to commit to a life of business is to commit to a life of learning. Here are five lessons he's learned along the way.

13th November 2018

Dougal Sharp Issue 1

Five lessons learned: Dougal Sharp

Scottish Craft Brewing Company Innis & Gunn has been steered from humble beginnings as an accident in a whisky distillery to multi-national success by founder and master brewer, Dougal Sharp. Here's what he learned while blazing trails.

8th November 2018