Mr Trainer joins the title from GlasgowWorld, where he played a key role in delivering local news and audience-focused journalism.

He brings extensive experience in digital publishing, newsroom leadership and multimedia storytelling at a time when ScottishNews.com, a sister title of Daily  Business, is embarking on an ambitious new chapter. BusinessFormation

The relaunch will see it evolve into a modern, video-first news brand serving audiences across Scotland with a mix of breaking news, entertainment, food and drink, politics,  business, sport, lifestyle and current affairs content.

Mr Trainer began his writing career with the East Kilbride News and The Herald before managing magazine titles in Dublin for 12 years. He returned home to continue his career, launching Glasgowist ten years ago and maintaining a prolific output as a food and drink writer and a regular commentator on Scottish life. 

He published a Best of Glasgow guide-book and established Best of Scotland magazine with The Herald in 2020 while spending two years as a weekly columnist for the Glasgow Times. 

In February 2023 he was appointed editor of GlasgowWorld, leading the title to become the fastest-growing local news title in the UK that year, establishing a new Scottish media brand with a broad multi-platform approach.   

Joining him on the editorial team at ScottishNews.com is Mahnoor Sohail, who has been appointed senior video journalist. She brings significant broadcast and digital journalism experience, having previously worked as a video journalist with STV and Local TV.

The appointments form part of a wider investment programme by Hero Media & Entertainment, which is currently developing a bespoke television studio and podcast production facility at its East Kilbride headquarters.