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AAB has announced the appointment of two new partners within Central Scotland. Erica Fitchie joins as corporate tax partner, specialising in international tax and transfer pricing, alongside Alistair Stewart, who joins as business development partner.

Springfield Properties has said it expects to move to a net cash position by the end of 2027 following a profitable year of trading that was "significantly ahead of market expectations" and a major land sale agreement with Barratt Redrow. The land sale will see Barratt purchase 2,480 plots of u

Financial advisory firm HNH Partners is targeting double-digit growth in 2025 with a move to a new larger Scottish headquarters in Edinburgh. The move to 66 Hanover Street marks a new milestone for the award-winning company, which has 30 staff across its flagship offices in Edinburgh and Belfast, an

Scottish angel investment syndicate TRICAPITAL Angels has announced a record year, contributing to the creation and safeguarding of over 500 jobs across Scotland. In its 20th anniversary year, the syndicate completed 18 deals, with its members investing over £3.5 million. This leveraged nearly

Back in 2016, Eline Lofgren, an investment director at Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services, wrote an article about housing associations and their untapped potential. The article was first published in the Spring 2016 issue of 'Charities Management' and below Eline brings it up to speed fo

East Kilbride-based United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), a provider of testing and certification services to the construction sector, is set for a major expansion thanks to an £835,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise.

Pinsent Masons has announced it has agreed to lease more than 31,000 sq ft of Grade A office space in the Aurora building at 120 Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

Energy advisory and engineering consultancy Apollo Engineering Consultants has reported a 20% increase in revenue to £12 million for the year ending 31 March 2024. This growth, achieved despite challenging market conditions, reflects the Aberdeen-headquartered firm's ability to deliver value a

Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland's whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also noting the potential for growth in tourism. Scotland’s whisky industry is bracing for a tur

Crerar Hotels Group, which comprises seven award-winning hotels and inns, has reported a 9% increase in turnover and a £1.93 million rise in EBITDA, fuelled by a steady stream of guests across its portfolio. Room revenue also rose by 10%, contributing to a £1m increase in gross profit, f

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its audit governance team with the recruitment of two independent non-executive directors (INEs). Les Clifford and Michael Timar have more than 70 years’ experience working within the profession and are the first non-executive directors to be appointed by t

The Scottish Budget needs to detail immediate actions to address the housing emergency, according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm said that the Scottish Government needs to provide stimulus for the private building sector, provide clarity and stimulus to the private rented sector (PRS), put i

Consilium Chartered Accountants has strengthened its corporate finance team with the addition of Siobhan Moore CA as corporate finance director and Thomas McGrath CA as corporate finance executive. The move enhances Consilium’s abilities in deal making and lead advisory services, following ano

Accountancy and business advisory firm MHA, which has offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, has outlined its strategy to become net zero by 2030 as part of a wide range of commitments in its Sustainability ESG Report 2024. The report, which will be published voluntarily on an annual basis, is MHA&rsquo

Accountant Stuart Beattie shares what housing associations can do to limit the impact of current challenges and calls for greater government support to help organisations meet their obligations. Earlier this month I attended the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) Finance Conference,