Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions are governed by the law of Scotland. They were last updated in April 2026. Use of this site is subject to these terms. By using the site, you agree to them.

Who we are

Business News Scotland publishes news, analysis, and practical content for readers interested in the Scottish business economy. We operate from Regus Serviced Offices, 177 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2LB.

Use of the site

You may read, print, and share links to content published on this site for personal and non commercial use. You may not reproduce substantial portions of our content without permission. Short quotations for the purposes of criticism, review, news reporting, or academic study are permitted under fair dealing provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

Commercial republication, syndication, or redistribution of our content requires prior written permission. Please use the contact form to request licensing terms.

Editorial policy

We aim to publish accurate, well sourced content. Every article has a named author. Every factual claim is attributed to a traceable source. We correct errors openly and promptly. If you believe an article contains an error, please contact us with details and we will investigate.

We do not guarantee that all information on the site is free of errors. Readers should verify information that is material to a business decision before acting on it. We are not a substitute for professional advice.

Editorial independence

Our news coverage is independent of commercial influence. Guest posts, sponsored content, and advertising are labelled as such where they appear on the site. Advertisers and guest contributors have no input into news decisions.

User submitted content

When you submit content through the contact form, a newsletter subscription, or any other mechanism on the site, you warrant that the content is lawful, accurate, and does not infringe the rights of any third party. We may edit or decline to publish any submitted content at our discretion.

Links to other sites

We link to other sites where relevant and helpful. We have no control over the content of linked sites and accept no liability for them.

Disclaimers

The content on this site is for information only. It is not financial, legal, tax, or professional advice. We do not recommend specific products, services, or providers unless explicitly labelled as a review, and reviews are based on publicly available information at the time of publication.

To the extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any loss or damage arising from use of this site. This does not limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for any liability that cannot be excluded under Scots law.

Intellectual property

All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, and code, is the property of Business News Scotland or our licensors. It is protected by copyright and trade mark law.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of the page shows when they were last updated. Continued use of the site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the law of Scotland. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with the site or these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

Contact

Please direct all queries relating to these terms through the form on our contact page.