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.

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‘Billions’ lost to benefit fraud in Scotland ‘should be recouped to cut taxes for poorest’

Dr Marie Macklin says politicians must get tougher on welfare abuse and use the money recovered to…

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Marie appears on STV’s Scotland Tonight programme to discuss the forthcoming Holyrood election

Marie appeared on STV's flagship current affairs programme Scotland Tonight yesterday evening, in a…

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Why it’s time to restore Scotland’s own ‘Statue of Liberty’ in Kilmarnock

The struggle to gain the right to vote was a long and arduous one for the vast bulk of the ordinary…

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Having the Bottle – Businesswoman Marie Macklin tells Mandy Rhodes that Scotland needs to grasp its entrepreneurial spirit

When Diageo announced in 2009 that it was to close the Johnnie Walker bottling plant in the…

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Sarwar’s call for Starmer to go lays bare a crisis of trust

Sarwar’s intervention comes as the Mandelson affair fuels rising cynicism, especially among younger…

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How half-Scottish US Founding Father Alexander Hamilton helps explain half-Scottish President Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s economic nationalism draws extensively on notions that Alexander Hamilton espoused…

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Marie backs expansion of John Smith Centre’s Political Conversations initiative in schools

Marie today confirmed that she has agreed to support the University of Glasgow's John Smith Centre…

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Marie’s Comments on the Scottish Government’s Budget proposals

"Scotland's business community was hoping for a big bang Budget to shape things up and to help…

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Scottish Budget: How a zero income tax rate for Scotland’s young entrepreneurs would create thousands of jobs

The build up to government budgets can sometimes be more entertaining than the main event. How…

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Malcolm Offord, the Tory turned Reform candidate – a glimmer of light

Scotland faces a turning point as 2025 closes, with the loss of key industrial sites echoing the…

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Marie Looks Back at 2025 and Shares Hope for 2026

As we approach the end of another year and look ahead to a new one, it’s more important than ever…

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Powering the Local Community this Christmas

Christmas is a time for connection - a moment to come together and celebrate the season with…

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Marie appears on STV’s Scotland Tonight programme to discuss the UK Budget

Scotland Marie last night capped off a busy week of media engagement by appearing on STV's flagship…

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Marie Comments on today’s UK Budget Statement

The fact the Budget was effectively published by the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) before…

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Stark facts of living standards ‘should give everyone pause for thought.’ Marie’s feature in The Herald

The forthcoming Budget might have been seen as a chance for the UK Government to reset its…

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“Do you like good music, sweet soul music?” | A Testimonial to Ken McCracken CA

In life there are special people who touch your soul, people whose presence brings heart, hope and…

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Labour ‘washing their hands’ of Scots industrial base while backing other UK jobs, expert says.

Leading businesswoman Marie Macklin has criticised the lack of action from the UK Government after…

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Marie joins roundtable meeting of the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee’s inquiry into industrial transition in Scotland

Commenting after giving evidence to a roundtable meeting of the House of Commons Scottish Affairs…

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Marie comments on the proposed closure of the Fife Ethelyne Plant

Commenting on the proposed closure of the Fife Ethelyne Plant at Exxon Mobil's Mosmorran facility,…

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Marie delivers keynote speech at The Rotary Club of Kilmarnock, ‘Young Achievers Dinner’ 2025

On Thursday 14th November, Marie delivered the keynote address at the Rotary Club of Kilmarnock’s…

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Marie makes her BBC Debate Night debut – Scotland’s flagship political and current affairs discussion programme

Making her debut on the show, in front of a lively audience in Glasgow's redeveloped Citizen's…

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Marie comments on the formal start of the COP 30 UN Climate Summit in Brazil

Commenting on the formal start of the COP 30 UN climate summit in Brazil, and its implications for…

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“Much Achieved, But Still More to Do” — Marie Reflects on One Year Since #TALKEndo ENDO1000 Launch in Edinburgh

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the #TALKEndo ENDO1000 campaign launch in Edinburgh,…

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An Afternoon of Community, Faith and Hope as Marie Visits EACHA and St. Joseph’s Church in Kilmarnock

Last year, Marie hosted the Faith Leaders Summit at HALO, creating an opportunity for the faith…

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Why we need to seize the moment and revitalise Scotland’s shipbuilding

Scotland's tradition of shipbuilding has iconic status and can still deliver a new age of success,…

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Marie Comments on the President of the United States, Donald Trump’s second State Visit

When President Trump was elected last November, I spoke about the need for sensible, practical and…

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How Kilmarnock’s HALO project has become a ‘sign’ of hope in troubled economic times

US Vice-President JD Vance’s recent family holiday in the UK took him to Scotland. More…

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Marie Delivers ‘Powering the Nation’ Story at Exclusive Entrepreneurial Scotland Gathering

Marie was invited by Entrepreneurial Scotland to join some of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs…

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“Transformational” project promising 1,200 jobs for Ayrshire takes step forward at roundtable meeting

Earlier today, (Tue 19th August 2025) Dr Marie Macklin CBE chaired the ‘Powering the Nation…

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Marie Joins Esteemed Panel for The Courier Business Awards 2025 Judging Day in Dundee

Judging for The Courier Business Awards 2025, held in partnership with Henderson Loggie, took place…

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“We can’t let the lamp of freedom and hope flicker, or go out – who will be there to light it back up again”.

Anyone who doubts that should take time to look and listen to the US President anytime he is in our…

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We should learn a lesson from America’s can-do attitude

A new age of industrialisation is dawning in Scotland, and I’m proud to be playing a part in it.…

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The Support of Scotland: XLCC Strengthens Partnership with HALO as Preferred Site for Growth in Ayrshire

We are proud to share that XLCC is deepening its strategic relationship with HALO Kilmarnock…

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Marie partners with the John Smith Centre on new ‘Political Conversations’ pilot

Alex Neil and Jackson Carlaw will take part in an event today aiming to improving Scotland's…

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Is this a better way of doing politics? I think so

'We need to ensure that the next generation of would-be political leaders is not so completely…

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Marie joins panel on Scotland Tonight to discuss Spending Review announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Marie last night took part in a panel discussion on STV's flagship current affairs programme…

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Marie returns to former school to deliver inspiring keynote speech

Marie was invited to her former secondary school, Kilmarnock Academy to deliver the keynote speech…

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Nine Months On: Progress at our XLCC Training Academy in Irvine as we help Power the Nation.

It’s been nine months since we officially opened the doors to our 12,500 sq. ft XLCC Training…

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Time to turn Clydeside green

We have come a long way since the banks of the Clyde echoed to the din of riveting and welding as…

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It’s not defeatist to push back net zero targets

Leading entrepreneur makes the case for a more realistic pace to achieving a decarbonised economy

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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