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Forvis Mazars' Scotland practice have achieved revenue growth of 12% in FY25, reflecting the continued expansion of its mid-market client base and the strength of its client service offering. This performance has been supported by a number of high-profile client wins across key sectors including car

Regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group has bought Pinocchio’s Childrens Nurseries Limited, for an undisclosed sum.

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Hannah Peacock as sales manager and Eimear Nelson Nilehn as marketing manager for exhibitions, strengthening its commercial and marketing capabilities as the campus embarks on its busiest year to date. Ms Peacock brings more than 13 years of experience i

Swapping credit cards with virtual replacements could help Scotland’s SMEs improve their cashflow, a senior finance professional has advised. Nicola Campbell, Glasgow-based partner and the local head of accounts and business advisory services at Azets, said that removing traditional cards for

Early seasonally adjusted estimates for January 2026 have revealed that there were 2.45 million payrolled employees in Scotland, representing a 0.2% decrease of 6,000 people compared to the previous year. While this decline is notable, it remains more resilient than the wider UK figure, which saw a

Robertson Group has delivered a sharp return to profitability, marking a decisive turnaround after a difficult prior year marked by losses on underperforming contracts. The construction, development and support services group reported a pre‑tax profit of £20.2 million for the year to 30 June

BDO Scotland’s deal advisory team has advised on 46 completed deals in 2025, with a combined enterprise value of £1.5 billion. Across the year, almost two thirds of the transactions (29) had private equity involvement, an increase of over 30% on the prior year, with a further 17 deals in

Glasgow-based charity The Robertson Trust has welcomed Vivien Currie MBE, Alison Macdonald and Dr James McCourt as new committee members. Ms Currie has joined the governance, nominations, remuneration and finance (GNRF) committee, while Ms Macdonald and Dr McCourt join the audit and risk committee.

Bank of Scotland has appointed Alison Scott as area director for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Ms Scott will lead a team of experienced Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers and will support a diverse range of sectors including professional services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail

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