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US President Donald Trump has announced the removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky imports, in a move that distillers have described as a significant boost for an industry that had been losing millions of pounds a week in the world's most lucrative export market. The decision, unveiled on Truth Social

A Nationwide customer could join the building society's board for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, after a longstanding member secured enough support to appear on the lender's annual ballot. James Sherwin-Smith, a 45-year-old from West Sussex, will stand for election at Nationwide's

Scottish Lawyer Ahsan Mustafa examines a case of alleged non-payment of debt by a construction firm. A motion for summary decree came before the sheriff in a commercial action for payment. The pursuer was a long-established supplier of building materials trading on a credit basis. The defender was a

Mac Mic Land has unveiled ambitions to continue expanding its portfolio of UK sites as it confirms Steve Clegg as its new chief executive officer. The strategic land company’s latest growth plans set out its aim to increase its land holding from 62 to 85 sites within the next six months, givin

Altrad Sparrows posted a pre-tax loss of £11.7 million in its 50th year of business, as turnover at the Aberdeen crane and inspection services firm fell sharply from £150.5m to £102.6m for the year to 31 August 2025. Directors attributed the revenue decline largely to reduced activ

A group of MPs has called for a Royal Commission into the United Kingdom's financial conduct regulation, warning against what they describe as a "deregulation agenda" that threatens to weaken consumer protections. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services ha

Businesses in Scotland are being urged to meticulously track the heartbeat of work in progress throughout its lifecycle. Monitoring, managing and making changes to reduce mission creep, improve efficiencies and maximise cashflow are critical steps which can improve a business’s health and grow

BrewDog has been acquired by the American conglomerate Tilray Brands. The New York-based cannabis and lifestyle giant secured the Aberdeenshire-founded firm for £33 million in a pre-pack administration deal.

Hotel Colessio in Stirling has reported an almost two-fold increase in profits just eight months after bringing in Artemis Hotels Management. Recognising the need for a refreshed direction and stronger operational leadership, the hotel’s owners appointed Artemis Hotels to steer the property in

Armstrong Watson has expanded its offering with the launch of two specialist propositions – a financial reporting team and a fractional FD/CFO service. Together, these enhanced services provide clients with deeper technical reporting expertise and flexible, senior finance leadership.

Edinburgh-based sour beer producer Vault City is on track for its best-ever year, with turnover expected to reach £10 million in the next two years despite the slowdown across the craft brewing sector.  The specialist brewer reported that sales surged 38% year-on-year between April and De

Administrators from FRP have completed the sale of Christies (Fochabers), a long-established nursery and tree growing business based at Arradoul, near Buckie in Moray, following a period of administration. Graham Smith and Michelle Elliot were appointed joint administrators of the company on Wednesd

Katharine Wooller, chief strategist – financial services at Softcat plc, looks at how growing AI adoption may be putting financial services industry jobs at risk. Financial Services is often seen as the poster child for AI driven efficiencies. AI excels in data-rich environments, and our indus

GlenWyvis Distillery in Dingwall, the world’s first wholly community-owned distillery, has secured additional financing of £500,000 from the Catalyst Fund. The funding will help GlenWyvis continue and develop whisky production, create new jobs, and strengthen its marketing and sales capa

Kim Cameron discusses maximising the value of Scotland’s seafood industry by transforming processing by-products into high-value assets through the collaborative efforts of the newly formed Scottish Ocean Cluster. From the fishing vessels that land wild-caught fish to the salmon farms along th