FAQs

Anyone with expertise or experience relevant to Scottish business, entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, or industry professionals, is welcome to contribute original content aligned with our editorial focus.

We’re looking for articles that explore Scottish business successes, economic trends, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, business culture, and other key issues relevant to Scotland’s business ecosystem.

Write in a professional yet conversational tone, using British English spelling and grammar. Avoid unnecessary jargon, and if you must use industry-specific terms, define them clearly for general readers.

Yes:

• Use clear headings and subheadings to break up your content.
• Use bullet points or numbered lists when appropriate.
• Include citations for all data or claims.
• Use consistent formatting and avoid long blocks of text.

Yes, all submissions must be original, if relevant, 2–3 quotes from industry experts and credible sources to support your insights.

No. All submissions must be original and unpublished, not rehashed or repurposed from existing content.

Yes, please provide one high-resolution (1600 x 900px ideally), royalty-free image (minimum file size: 1MB) that complements your article. This image will be used as the header visual. We can also include pictures throughout the article.

In addition to your article and image:

1. A two-sentence author bio.
2. A high-quality headshot.

These help build your profile with our readers.

Yes. All articles are subject to editorial review. We may provide feedback or request revisions to ensure alignment with our standards.

Absolutely. We recommend using tools like Grammarly or Hemingway App before submitting your article. Our editorial team is also here to guide you with constructive feedback.

Submit your article, image, bio, and high resolution image to the Saltire Sentinel editorial team via wendy@sbn.scot