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Back to my place
European fabric factories are suddenly luxury brands in themselves – all thanks to a reshoring trend that’s continuing to boom.
Downhill shuttle
A Scottish ski-maker is carving a niche with his premium kit. We visit a wintry business that’s gaining momentum.
Affairs
Hungary and Serbia’s pro-Russian posturing, Sweden’s new election technology and an Istanbul ferry terminal reopens.
Soft centre
Hawick may not be a name associated with high fashion but its knitwear industry has won it a global reputation for artisanship, attracting investment from international luxury houses.
Sheep up
Some 300km north of Scotland, the Faroe Islands archipelago is spread across 18 mountainous islands served by a hardy helicopter crew who are on hand to save stranded sailors and livestock alike.
Friends in the north
You don’t need a city to start a business. A new generation of greenfield entrepreneurs are planting the seeds of clever companies in the likes of the East Neuk of Fife.
North star
Nicola Sturgeon on fighting Brexit, boosting brand Scotland and leading the charge for independence.
Time served
Glasgow used to be a hotspot for violent crime – but an innovative approach to driving down the numbers seems to be working.
