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Operating profits of £5.9 million have been reported by Macphie Limited, a rise from £5.4m the previous year, as the Scottish food ingredients manufacturer navigated “operational challenges” to deliver growth. Based in Glenbervie near Stonehaven, the family-owned business saw

Cameron Gillies argues that rural Scotland is a vital economic engine currently threatened by depopulation, and outlines a comprehensive strategic blueprint, including housing investment and financial incentives, designed to attract residents back to these crucial communities. Ninety-eight per cent

Aberdein Considine LLP has appointed contractual recoveries specialist Shilpi Jairath as operations director with its multi-award-winning lender services practice group. Based in the growing firm’s Newcastle office and with over 22 years of experience in contractual recoveries across consumer

A Scottish training and development business has secured two contracts with Specsavers and the NHS after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway.

Specialist asset manager Aberdeen has released its Q1 2026 global outlook, forecasting a modest reacceleration of the US economy. The firm predicts the US will benefit as the initial tariff shock fades, interest rates are cut, and the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout continues.

Bank of Scotland has appointed Matthew Peters as area director for Edinburgh and East of Scotland. Mr Peters, who took up the role in October, is based at the bank’s office at The Mound and will lead a team of seven, including five relationship managers and two relationship directors. Together

AAB has appointed a new non-executive director alongside the closure of the deal agreed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to acquire the firm from August Equity. The transition marks a significant milestone for AAB, positioning the company to maintain its trajectory of sustained growth, while ensuring c

The R3 in Scotland Committee’s 2025 Half-Day Forum, held at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow last Wednesday, reminded everyone why this was a must attend event in Scotland’s insolvency and restructuring calendar, writes Ahsan Mustafa. The morning struck just the ri

Sir Dave Lewis, the executive widely credited with steering Tesco out of the worst crisis in its history, has been appointed chief executive of the struggling drinks giant Diageo. He will take the helm of the FTSE 100 company on 1 January. The appointment is considered a significant coup for th

More than 28 million UK adults are now turning to artificial intelligence to help manage their money – making personal finance the nation’s number one use of AI.

Ross Stupart, regional managing partner for RSM Scotland, gives his view on what impact the UK budget could have on Scotland. With the UK budget fast approaching, the persistent deficit, underwhelming economic growth forecasts and a manifesto pledge not to raise taxes for working people, Rachel Reev

Technology consultancy Test Driven Solutions (TDS) is celebrating a period of exceptional growth and success as it continues its expansion across the UK and internationally, with a new office opening in Edinburgh early next year and plans underway to launch a base in Latin America in 2026. Founded i

The UK economy returned to modest growth in August, expanding by 0.1% and offering a sliver of positive news for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month’s crucial Autumn Budget. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rebound was primarily driven by a 0.7% expansion in

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) group has distributed £42 million to clubs, the highest figure in the league’s history, its newly-published annual accounts confirm. The accounts reveal total group distributions are up £4.1m (11%) to £42m from last year’

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has appointed CMS as its legal partner to provide advice and support in delivering a successful global sporting event in Scotland’s biggest city next summer. The Games, which take place 23 July to 2 August 2026, will mark a new era for Commonwealth Sport and how