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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

Network specialist Arrowdawn has marked its 25th year in business with a 72% rise in turnover. The Aberdeen company’s turnover increased from £1.45 million last year to £2.5m in 2024–25 – the company’s highest figure to date.

A new restaurant bringing the taste of mainland China to Aberdeen has found the recipe for success, thanks to tailored support from Business Gateway. Luna Chinese Bistro, founded by Lasco Liu and Jue Wang, brings a rich tapestry of flavours, aromas and textures to Aberdeen’s dining scene, taki

Paul Mason argues that while Scotland excels at launching new businesses, it urgently requires a specialised support infrastructure to help high-potential firms bridge the gap between start-up agility and the repeatable systems needed to scale beyond £50 million in revenue. Scotland has become

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced a package of measures designed to support and expand the mutuals sector. Launched today at an event in Rochdale, the initiative aligns with the UK government’s ambition to double the size of the

Glasgow-based 91BC Property Services has appointed Laura Goodlet CA as head of finance as the company continues to strengthen its leadership team and build for sustainable long-term growth. Ms Goodlet is a Chartered Accountant with a strong background in both practice and industry. She trained with

Managing partner Alan Gilkison outlines why Ryden has entered a new strategic investment partnership with Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) and what this means for the future of Scotland’s property sector. This year marked a turning point for Ryden. We recently entered a strategic investment partner

The cream of local businesses have been recognised at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards 2025. More than 150 guests, including local MP Kirsteen Sullivan and MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the glittering ceremony at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, where Capital S