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Lauren Gilmour & Jordan Shepherd

Fashion tycoon named as Scotland's richest person in Sunday Times Rich list

Sunday Times Anders Holch Povlsen Scotland Robert Watts

Anders Holch Povlsen has been named the richest person in Scotland for the second year in a row, the Sunday Times Rich List 2023 has revealed. He saw his fortune increase by £2 billion in the last year and is now worth £8.5 billion, compared to £6.5 billion last year.

The Danish billionaire is the chief executive of clothing retailer Bestseller - boasting brands such as Jack and Jones, which was founded by his father Troels Holch Povlsen in 1975. He also holds a large stake in online fashion retailer Asos.

Mr Povlsen is closely followed by whisky tycoon Glenn Gordon and Family in second place, who saw his net worth increase by £1.2 billion in the last year to £4.6 billion. Owner of Highland Spring Mahdi al-Tajir has seen his fortune fall by £48 million in the last year, to £1.637 billion from £1.685 billion.

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