Media

Marie’s experience, knowledge and charisma allows for regular appearances and contributions across all media platforms both in the U.K and internationally. You can keep up to date with Marie’s latest news and media activity here.

Lastest News

Time is right for bold changes so new industries can flourish.

More than half a century has passed since vast quantities of oil and gas were first discovered in…

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Meeting with First Minister John Swinney.

Marie yesterday, Monday April 14th, met with First Minister John Swinney after being invited to his…

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Marie Comments on today’s Spring Statement from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

The downgrading in forecast growth outlined by the Chancellor may well have been expected, but the…

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Marie Appears on the BBC Radio 2, Jeremy Vine Show LIVE from Glasgow.

Marie was delighted to join the BBC's Jeremy Vine on Friday 14th March as he brought his Radio 2…

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Marie Joins Leading Global Agency, Chartwell Speakers.

Renowned keynote speaker, business leader, and advocate for regeneration and sustainability, Marie…

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‘The Woman we Should all Have Heard More About’

You’ve been in this situation many times. An influential leader in business or politics or academia…

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On International Women’s Day, we Need to Think About Disenchanted Young Men.

Today marks International Women’s Day, which has become a permanent fixture in the calendar, in…

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Bringing power to the nation. HALO and XLCC plan to bring 300 new jobs to Kilmarnock

The HALO Kilmarnock and XLCC have entered into an exclusivity agreement that is expected to see the…

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Marie Returns to Scotland Tonight on STV

This week Marie joined Rona Dougall on STV’s Scotland Tonight earlier this week to discuss…

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USA Presidential Inauguration Coverage as the People Welcome a New Administration.

This week Marie took the time to share her thoughts on the incoming US Government and what the…

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Marie’s Opinion Piece in the Scotsman on the ‘Just Transition.’

Scotland and the UK have a great story to tell when it comes to playing our part in the global push…

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Marie Joins the Panel at the E-FWD, Technology and Innovation in Energy Event.

E-FWD, Technology and Innovation in Energy, Business Breakfast | Friday 17th January 2025 |…

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Marie Reflects on 2024 and Shares Optimism for 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the last 12 months but also looking ahead with…

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Marie Responds to the Scottish Government’s Budget 2025 | 2026

Scotland’s Draft Budget for 2025/26, which was published yesterday, signals a welcome change in…

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Marie Delivers, ‘Entrepreneur in Residence Masterclass’ at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Set within the recently opened, ‘Entrepreneurial Hub’ in the George Moore building, the…

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Engage with Trump 2.0 and Scotland can reap the benefits

Almost 90 years ago, a young woman made her way across the Atlantic, leaving behind her Hebridean…

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COP26 Legacy Risks Becoming Tarnished One. “Historic” Glasgow Summit Pledges Threatened, As COP29 Meets 3 Years On

Exactly three years on from the historic pledges made at COP26 in Glasgow, the goals risk being…

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Prominent Scottish entrepreneur launches campaign to raise £1million for endometriosis project

Prominent Scottish businesswoman, entrepreneur and founder and Executive Chair of The HALO Urban…

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Dr Marie Macklin CBE officially opens XLCC’s state-of-the-art training facility in Irvine

Guests from across the globe gathered in Irvine earlier today to support XLCC, the British company…

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Leading Scottish businesswoman supports pensioners with free meals as Winter Fuel Payment cut looms

Dr Marie Macklin CBE, prominent Scottish businesswoman and entrepreneur has announced a new…

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Marie Makes Her ‘Scotland Tonight’ TV Debut

Marie joined the panel on ‘Scotland Tonight’ to discuss the pertinent topics of the day. The…

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Marie Leads Britain’s Conversation with Matthew Wright | LBC

Marie was invited to join, Matthew Wright's Sunday show on LBC to share her endometriosis story,…

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The Observer | Wanted: 1,000 women to help ‘get even’ with the agony of endometriosis

After battling endometriosis herself, a British entrepreneur backs £1m study hoping to improve…

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Scotland’s Housing Strategy – Future Policy

Following a recent letter from Marie to the Scottish Government on Scotland’s National Housing…

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Marie Takes ENDO1000, #TALKEndo Campaign to Holyrood

As the first ENDO1000 Ambassador, Marie was delighted to take the #TALKEndo conversation and…

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Business guru restored hope and renewal to Scottish town

If you ever have a conversation with Marie Macklin, the Ayrshire-born property and finance…

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Marie Macklin Makes ‘Emotional’ Decision to Step Back

Scottish entrepreneur Marie Macklin has made the “emotional” decision to step back from her…

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New Direction, New Mission for the Future

After sixteen years creating, planning, developing and directing the award-winning re-generation of…

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Leading Scottish Businesswoman Calls for More Government Support for Endometriosis

Dr Marie Macklin CBE, prominent Scottish businesswoman, entrepreneur and Founder and Executive…

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Media Inquiries

For media inquiries relating to Marie’s private office and wider activities, please contact Stuart Nicolson on email sn24consulting@gmail.com or call 07765898918

Inquiries relating to HALO, please contact Callum Spreng on email Callum@sprengthomson.com or call 07803970103


Historic Media & News

Please find below a selection of press clippings, articles and links to Marie's past engagements.

Articles & Links

It’s time to make our communities sing again


The entrepreneur leading a revival of her hometown


Startup Grind Event


Spreng Thomson PR Archive


John Grant (Story/ Music)


The BIG Interview (The Scotsman)


Halo News


Dr Marie Macklin inspires urban regeneration students (GCU Article)


TedX Talk (Video)


Klin Historic Website


The Daily Business (Archive)


HALO Goes Global


The Farmer Bryce


Int Women’s Day 2023


How Marie Macklin became a small town saviour


Young Scot Conference


Marie Macklin is Scottish businesswoman of the year


Marie Macklin to receive NY Honour


Scottish Business and Government Leaders Join PRA Group to Unveil New Office in HALO Kilmarnock


Thriving Local Economies Launch


I can do more in business


GCU Honorary speech