Ian Wood

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has a wealth of £945m, making the Edinburgh resident the 8th richest person in Scotland and and 168th richest person in the UK

The 10 wealthiest people in Scotland according to 2025 Rich List

According to the Sunday Times, there are 10 billionaires at the head of the 2022 Scottish Rich List. Pictured clockwise: Mohamed Al Fayed, JK Rowling and Anders Holch Povlsen.

Scotland's 10 richest billionaires & millionaires

The richest people in Scotland: from Sir Ian Wood to Paolo Nutini

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Multi-storey would solve hospital's parking crisis, says MSP

The report is based on Scottish Government data.

Scotland’s wealthiest are 200 times richer than nation’s poorest

KidsOR works directly with medics across Africa and South America to transform hospital spaces, creating child-friendly surroundings and providing specialist equipment. Picture: contributed.

Fund manager Artemis supporting charity providing surgery for children

Carbon capture and storage is a key technology in the fight against climate change (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

UK undermines climate fight as COP26 summit begins – Angus Robertson

Carol Colburn Grigor speaks onstage in Los Angeles

The under-the-radar benefactor who has gifted £80m to Edinburgh

Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge restaurants deal saves 4,000 jobs

Sir James Dyson has been named as the UK's richest person for the first time.

Sir James Dyson named as UK's richest person as wealthiest Scots revealed

Alison Johnstone is a Green MSP for Lothian region

Alison Johnstone: The work that women do is still undervalued and invisible

The Huxley is one of Signatures 21 venues. Picture: Scott Louden

Huxley owner Signature Pub Group brews up festive sales rise

Senior business figures are said to be unimpressed by the consultation carried out on the Tourist Tax. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Edinburgh businesses must learn to bite – John McLellan

Murdo Fraser MSP. Picture: TSPL

Scotch Whisky Association backs Theresa May's Brexit deal

Smiles from the Queen during her visit to Edinburgh. Photo: Kris Miller/DCT Media

Hundreds line Royal Mile for glimpse of the Queen

Sir Ian Wood was head of oil services giant Wood Group at the time of the Piper Alpha disaster with the company losing 39 men in the tragedy. PIC: Jane Barlow.

Piper Alpha: Sir Ian Wood describes 'huge sense of shame'
Oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood said he felt a 'huge sense of shame' following the Piper Alpha tragedy which marks its 30th anniversary today.
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Edinburgh's JK Rowling is Britain's most generous celebrities. Picture: Dan Hallman/Invision/AP

Lianne Lodge: Setting up charity can reap huge benefits

Arnies interview with Jenni Falconer. Picture: Greg Macvean

He'll be back: Arnold Schwarzenegger loves the Capital

Letters: John Swinney is wrong to back poll tax amnesty