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Trigger Happy

17 February 2007

Dundee is a key hub for the world’s computer games industry. And not just any games. The city’s software houses are responsible for some of the most violent titles ever produced, including Grand Theft Auto. Why Dundee? Is…

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Net worth

17 January 2019

A scallop farmer on the far-flung Isle of Skye shows that healthy profits and a happy ecosystem can coexist.

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Friends in the north

27 September 2019

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.

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Soft centre

18 November 2021

The small town of Hawick might not be a name that’s readily associated with high fashion but its long-standing knitwear industry has won it a global reputation as a place of expert artisanship and the finest yarns. Just ask…

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New Monocle feature: The Consultants

15 March 2016

In a new regular feature we identify a gap in the market and set out a plan for filling the niche. Here we head for Scotland to find out what it would take to establish a refined food retailer.

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Ripping yarn

15 August 2009

Harris Tweed is woven in a beautiful setting by workers in their own homes. But all is not as idyllic as it sounds. With the closing of its largest mill, it’s crunch time for the business. The question is, can things be…

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Downhill shuttle

8 December 2022

A Scottish ski-maker is carving a niche with his premium kit. We visit a wintry business that’s gaining momentum.

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The Road Ahead - Scotland

16 May 2019

We head from the Highlands to the islands to learn about the mystique of these Scottish lands and the abundance of dramatic natural beauty on the Isle of Skye.

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The Monocle Guide to Scotland

4 January 2024

Our Scotland survey goes beyond the nation’s world-famous scenery to visit some of the makers, creators and company owners who make it such a dynamic 21st-century destination. Read on for a wee sample of what this great…

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All about the journey

9 July 2015

Take a circuitous route via India, Scotland, Turkey, Russia, Japan and the US for meandering musings on the singular pleasure of travel.

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North star

19 September 2019

Nicola Sturgeon on fighting Brexit, boosting brand Scotland and leading the charge for independence.

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Outpost News: Britain’s smallest radio station

4 May 2023

Located in the northwestern corner of the Scottish Highlands, Gairloch is a coastal village of about 700 people that is known for its mountains, sea loch and rugged landscape. Monocle paid a visit to Two Lochs, reportedly…

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Monocle on Design - Scotland’s capital of cashmere

23 November 2021

We visit Hawick, Scotland’s capital of cashmere, and discuss BMW’s new concept car, which is made almost entirely from recyclable materials. Plus: a new exhibition celebrating Danish architecture firm Tegnestuen Vandkunsten…

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Konfekt Korner - Jewellery with Bonhams, artist Es Devlin and ‘Dior in Scotland’

31 December 2024

The first days of January are for rest and recuperation but also new ideas, resolutions and, above all, dreams. This month we’re at London auction house Bonhams for a conversation that reflects on jewellery design and human…

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Cashmere cardigan

Seeking to create this season’s finest cardigan, Monocle has collaborated with Barrie to elevate a classic.