Thanks for the very informative post egpx…
Does seem strange that they sold the stake on in order to focus on buses, especially when they have now formed a partnership with Virgin Trains to bid for the East-Coast Mainline rail franchise!
If they had kept the stake in ScotAirways, all they would of needed was a stake in a shipping related company to cover all aspects of transport (road, rail, sea and air)!:rolleyes:
I imagine Ann (new money) Gloag was too busy in Scottish courts attempting to redefine the laws of trespass in respect of her “castle” to give a monkeys…?
Her brother, Brian Soutar* is nothing but a slimey little bus driver made good and is best kept out of the aviation business as much as possible. I’m not surprised the Sucklings wanted their airline back, and equally as non surprised they’ve found it difficult to retain autonomous control…
* The opinions of the author do not (necessarily) reflect those of the host..:D