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Burges Salmon, which has an office in Edinburgh, has completed around 80 corporate and M&A transactions since January 2024, totalling in excess of £3 billion in deal value. Some of the corporate and M&A team’s most notable transactions this year included AOTI’s £140 m

With the year ahead ripe with opportunity, the Scottish real estate market is slated for strong growth in 2025, according to the latest quarterly review from Lismore Real Estate Advisors. Q4 saw £406 million traded, up 6% on Q4 2023. Whilst volumes in Q4 are 4% below the five year average, the

The Edinburgh housing market remains a law unto itself and demand for good family homes keeps prices bubbling, writes Kirsten Nicolson, who discusses recent residential property trends in the capital. As the old year slips away, home buyers and sellers – as well as property professionals &ndas

The administration of Stewart Milne Group (SMG) and its subsidiaries has been extended by a further 12 months, until 8 January 2026. The Court of Session in Edinburgh approved the extension, requested by administrators Teneo, to allow for the sale of remaining assets and the conclusion of employment

Principal contractor Procast Group has secured a significant £55 million contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council to deliver roof and render improvements across the region over the next five years.

A new survey by HSBC reveals that Scottish residents are prioritising travel this Christmas and New Year, with 18% planning a festive getaway. The study, which polled over 2,000 UK adults, also highlights a growing trend in gifting travel and experiences, particularly amongst younger Scots.

Edinburgh-based The Carbon Removers have signed a breakthrough deal to sequester 50 000 tonnes of CO2 permanently in a depleted oil field, 1,800 metres below the North Sea seabed. This is part of Greensand Future, the EU’s first operational CO2 storage facility intended to mitigate climate cha

Rod Maclean takes a look at a high-profile family squabble. Media business magnate Rupert Murdoch’s family’s public drama regarding ownership is perhaps the biggest family business law story of a generation. Beneath the glitz lies a classic archetype of succession squabbles. Families &nd

A Lochaber sand mining company is poised for significant expansion, doubling its production and boosting its annual turnover by over £2.6 million. Lochaline Quartz Sand Limited (LQS) has secured up to £230,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the £855,

Private healthcare provider Electiva Healthcare has acquired Glasgow-based cosmetic surgery and aesthetics clinic La Belle Forme.

Diageo whisky brands Johnnie Walker and Royal Lochnagar are among the recipients of five Royal Warrants granted for the supply of spirits and wines to the Royal Household. Johnnie Walker's connection to the monarchy dates back to 1934, when King George V issued them their first warrant. This new war

Elgin-based Ava Innes, a luxury bedding company, has been awarded £140,000 in prize money after winning both the Scottish Edge Award (£65,000) and the STV Growth Edge Award (£75,000). Founded by Joan Johnston, the company has developed a unique, patented duvet utilising a blend of

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced a key leadership change for its Orkney team. Ruth Kirkpatrick, a native Orcadian with extensive experience within the organisation, will step up as the new area team leader on 3 January.

Over the course of 2024, Scottish Financial News published over 240 articles in our popular And Finally section – sharing offbeat and weird finance and business news stories from around the world. But which were the most popular? Read on to find our most-read And Finallys of 2024.

The Tayside property market is set for a strong year, according to local experts, after the Tayside Solicitors Property Centre reported an "exceptionally positive" end to 2024. During the last quarter of 2024, the average selling price across Dundee, Angus, and North Fife increased by 10.6% to