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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,

Burness Paull has appointed Mark Ellis as its new managing partner, working alongside Peter Lawson who will continue as chair. Mr Ellis brings considerable management experience to the role having led the law firm's corporate finance team for the last six years. He also previously sat as an elected

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a debate in the Scottish Parliament, marking its half century of support and campaigning for small businesses. FSB was set up in September 1974, in response to unfair increases in national insurance for the self-employ

The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) has highlighted the need for an additional £100 billion annual investment over the next decade to drive long-term growth in the UK economy. The CMIT's Capital Markets Of Tomorrow (CMOT) report, led by Sir Nigel Wilson, quantifies the scal

American petroleum drilling firm Helmerich & Payne, Inc (H&P) has come to a definitive agreement to acquire of Portlethen-based KCA Deutag for a cash sum of $1.9725 billion (c. £1.53bn).

Scotland's economy is projected to grow more in this year compared with last year, with real GVA expected to be 0.9% higher across 2024, according to PwC. The Big Four firm's latest Economic Outlook reveals that, while considered subdued, the rate of growth north of the border is greater t

Decommissioned data centres and former office sites belonging to Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group are to be redeveloped into new social housing projects. The group announced today that it plans to identify suitable housing partners in the regions who will be responsible for redeveloping t