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A burgeoning Highland hospitality group has recruited a new marketing chief and its first internal revenue manager as it targets further acquisitions and growth in Scotland. Turas Hotels, which recently purchased Aviemore’s landmark Cairngorm Hotel, has appointed Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott

BAE Systems has been awarded £9.22 million in funding from Scottish Enterprise to support a new training and skills academy, a move set to create approximately 300 jobs and secure over a thousand more at its Clyde shipyards.

The Bank of England (BoE) has opted to hold interest rates at 4.25%, a decision widely anticipated following the release of new data showing UK inflation remains significantly above the Bank's target. The Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) resolution to maintain the current rate comes after a 0.25 pe

A Glasgow-based construction skills provider has been sold for more than £2.2 million, almost £400,000 above its original valuation.  The deal was secured following a competitive sale process led by M&A advisory and business finance firm Hilton Smythe.

Edinburgh-founded investment firm Par Equity has announced it will be merging with Manchester-based Praetura Ventures creating a new venture capital firm named PXN Group with over £670 million in assets under management (AUM). As a combined entity, PXN Group will be the fastest-growing venture

Premium estate agency Fine & Country has announced a significant expansion to cover the whole of Scotland, building on its established success in the south of the country. Property entrepreneurs Louisa Thomson and Andrew Jack will spearhead the ambitious growth plans, with both drawing upon sign

Jim Rowan, the Glasgow-born tech executive and former CEO of several multinational companies, has thrown his support behind the creation of a Scottish sovereign wealth fund to develop the next generation of business leaders and companies with global potential. Speaking on wealth management firm Murp

Mark Farmer, the leading UK Construction industry expert, has been announced as the keynote speaker of this year’s Scottish Construction Summit, the inaugural event from SHN's sister publication Scottish Construction Now to be held in Glasgow on September 17. Mr Farmer has over 30 years of exp

More than 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland believe the viability of their business is at risk over the next 12 months, according to new research from Aberdein Considine. The survey, carried out by Censuswide on behalf of the legal firm, highlights the mounting economic pr

An Edinburgh building materials supplier is offering free food and extended opening hours to help customers hit by traffic delays.

UK CPI inflation has remained frozen at 3.4% in May, after the Office for National Statistics corrected April's 3.5% reading to 3.4%. Annual food inflation surged to 4.4% last month, a notable rise from 3.4% in April. This was spurred by the fastest-ever recorded increases in the price of sugar, jam

Aberdeen-based Visas2, a newly established company in the global mobility sector, has strengthened its market entry through the strategic acquisition of London-based Visa Group. The move combines proven industry expertise with technological innovation, bringing together Neil Thomson – founder

Businesses with operating leases for offices, warehouses, retail spaces, vehicles and other high-value equipment will soon need to prepare for significant changes that will impact how they are accounted for in their financial statements, according to Armstrong Watson. The majority of businesses will

Aberdeen-headquartered digital twin technology specialist, Eserv, has announced its strategic expansion into the United States. The move furthers the company’s mission to empower asset owners and operators internationally with remote, reality-based decision-making software solutions, specifica

EasyJet has announced it will introduce a new direct service from Aberdeen International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle, commencing on 27 October.