Newsquest Events Scotland & Northern Ireland

As we begin to wind down for the Festive period, we want to wish all our followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all your support in 2024 and we look forward to what's in store next year! From Nina, Sharon, Alana, Kirsty & Callum

It is with great sadness that we reflect on the passing of Sir Jim Walker, a visionary leader and the heart and soul of Walker's Shortbread Ltd. who made an indelible mark on the world and touched the lives of so many. We had the distinct honour of working with Sir Jim at The Herald Scotland Scottish Family Business Breakfast this past August. In true Jim Walker fashion, he brought wisdom, humility, and warmth to the occasion. His words resonated with everyone in the room, offering not only a window into the rich legacy of Walker's Shortbread but also invaluable insights on what it truly means to lead a family business with integrity and passion. He attributed the company’s success to a combination of hard work, common sense, and a steadfast commitment to quality—a philosophy encapsulated in his mantra: "Do a simple job well – focus on the things that really matter." Jim’s legacy is one of excellence, perseverance, and dedication to family and tradition. Under his leadership, Walker’s Shortbread became synonymous with quality and authenticity, loved by generations around the globe. This was marked at the 2023 The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards in association with Business Gateway when he received the Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by Strathclyde Business School, although he humbly acknowledged the collective achievements rather than his own in his acceptance speech. In August he concluded the discussion with a Chinese proverb, “If a family is at peace with itself, its business will prosper”.  Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire Walker’s team during this time. His loss is deeply felt, but his legacy will continue to inspire for years to come.

Now in its second decade, The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024 in association with Business Gateway continues to grow stronger than ever! This year, we’ve seen even more fantastic submissions and an incredible shortlist of finalists. Check out today’s edition of The Herald for insights from our sponsors and our amazing host, Edward Reid, plus a look back at some of last year’s winners. There’s still time to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable evening and a great way to kick off the festive season celebrations! Ticket details and a link to today’s The Herald can be found in the original post below. Interested in sponsoring this fantastic event? There’s still time to get involved and align your organisation with the vibrant Scottish family business community. Reach out to alana.massie@newsquest.co.uk for more information!

The moment we've all been waiting for! 🎉 We’re thrilled to reveal the finalists for the 12th Annual The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024 in association with Business Gateway! Today’s edition of The Herald celebrates these exceptional family businesses driving innovation, resilience, and community impact across Scotland. But... who will take home the top honours? Join us for an unforgettable night on the 28th of November at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, where we’ll toast to this year’s outstanding finalists and crown our winners! 🍾 Don’t miss out—secure your tickets today! Details below. 👇

Oh what a night! thanks to everyone who made it so fab! Emma GlassNina Nina Holmes and everyone else who's @ isn't picking you up xxxx and for my husband Antonio C.for putting up with me and being by my side xx Brilliant night an honor and a privilege x extra bonus to see Simone Lockhart and the gang!

Delighted to represent Virgin Money on the panel at today's Budget Breakfast Briefing which we hosted at our new Head Office in Glasgow in conjunction with The Herald Scotland. Great to see such a large turnout and some lively discussion expertly hosted by former BBC Political Editor and Herald columnist Brian Taylor, and to hear some expert insights from my fellow panelists Derek Hanlan, Emma Congreve and Sara Thiam. Huge thanks as always to Nina Holmes, Callum Cummine and Sharon Franchetti from Newsquest Events Scotland & Northern Ireland for their expert organisational skills, to our own reception and catering team for all their hard work, and to all the attendees who came along to join us.

A huge congratulations to all of our 2024 finalists and winners! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to fostering exceptional workplaces are truly inspiring. We’re thrilled to see the impact you’re making and can’t wait to celebrate even more achievements across Scotland in 2025. Catch all the highlights from the awards, along with our standout winners, in today’s edition of The Herald Scotland. For more details, see the link below!

Our opening to the second ever Scottish Agriculture Awards. Thank you to Baby Grand Productions and also our Event Directors husband who we ropped in to do the vocals. Was an epic opening to an epic event!!

We had the opportunity to be a part of recognising the fantastic work of so many across the agricultural sector at the second Scottish Agriculture Awards last night 🎉 👏 🏆 Huge congratulations to W Murray Farming Ltd, who our Onshore Origination and Development MD, Gillian Noble, presented the ‘Champion of Champion’ award to! They provide tailored agricultural solutions and haulage services, but it was also their approach to working with their clients as partners in their success, building strong relationships between farmers, landowners and the land itself that saw them recognised amongst their peers. That’s a sentiment we share, as our landowners are firmly at the heart of what we do as a renewable developer. With over 20 years’ experience helping many diversify, unlock other income opportunities and develop sustainable solutions, we’re really proud of what we’ve been able to achieve together 💚 Find out more about our approach to working with landowners and get in touch with our team here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-QFAHGV #AgriAwards24 #ScottishAgriculture #ChampionofChampions #RenewableEnergy #Landowners Newsquest Events Scotland & Northern Ireland The Scottish Farmer AGRISCOT RHASS

Well done to RHASS, The Scottish Farmer AGRISCOT and the irrepressible Cammy Wilson of The Sheep Game for a simply superb night of celebrating many of the exceptional people who make our Scottish farming community so special. We are hugely grateful that RSABI was chosen as the charity to support on the night and our CEO Carol McLaren ARAgS is pictured giving an update on the work of the charity. Also pictured is James Logan, Chair of RHASS, who reminded everyone of the “spirit of collaboration, support and innovation which is deeply embedded in Scottish agriculture. We inspire each other to greater things.” Special thanks to Nina Holmes of Newsquest Events Scotland & Northern Ireland. Wow, just wow Nina! 🤩 #keeptalking #scottishagriculturalawards #farming