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House prices in Scotland rose over the past three months at the slowest rate seen since early 2024, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and respondents expect this weaker price growth trend to continue in the short-term amid an increase

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has called for an immediate focus on business at the heart of today’s Programme for Government review. SCC chief executive Dr Liz Cameron CBE said: “With the economy stagnating and businesses now feeling the full impact of the rise in NICs, we urge

Financial distress among Scottish businesses rose significantly in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year, though figures showed a slight improvement from the end of 2024, according Begbies Traynor. The Red Flag Alert data for Q1 2025, which provides a quarterly snapshot of the UK's

Edinburgh has strengthened its position as a leading green financial centre, according to the latest Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index, the leading measure of international green financial centres. While Edinburgh's overall score was lower it has risen one place in the rankings to 18th, as centres ac

The number of Scottish companies entering administration remained relatively stable in the first quarter of 2025, according to analysis by Interpath. Data from Companies House showed 14 administrations between January and March, broadly consistent with the 12 cases in Q1 2024 and 15 in Q4 2024. UK-w

Johnston Carmichael has relocated its Dundee operations to a larger office to accommodate growth and facilitate plans to double its local workforce. The firm has moved into a new 5,500 sq ft regional hub at the DundeeOne business centre. This is the second time the firm has moved as headcount h

The first quarter of 2025 saw property values across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders reach an average selling price of £283,912, according to ESPC. This marks a 6.1% rise compared to the same period in 2024.

As Edinburgh’s property market continues to thrive, homeowners looking to move are being encouraged to consider letting their property instead of selling. With increasing demand for rental homes, strong yields, and rising property values, Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC lettings, highlights the fina

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed plans to significantly expand its regional presence, aiming to double the headcount across its Edinburgh and Leeds operations to over 1,000 staff within five years. This expansion supports the regulator's new five-year strategy focused on deepening

The CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), Bruce Cartwright CA, has written an open letter in response to former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's suggestions that graduates should avoid accountancy as AI usage increases. Speaking on the Jimmy's Jobs of the Future podcast, Mr

Scotland's housing market experienced a 4.6% annual increase in average property prices, reaching £187,000 in January 2025, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI).

Nairn's Oatcakes has reported a pre-tax profit increase to £4.2 million for the year ending 18 May 2024, up from £3.5m the previous year.

Saltire Rare Malt, based in Falkland, Fife is raising a glass to 2025 as it celebrates further success in the whisky world through new global markets, new stockists and the assembling of an unrivalled team of whisky veterans boasting over a century of combined industry experience.  Single malt

Kirkintilloch-based Mobility Scotland, a provider of mobility equipment, has announced expansion plans following a record annual revenue of over £1.5 million. Founder Billy Finnie intends to establish a presence in Edinburgh within five years to meet growing demand in the East, with longer-ter

Official figures have revealed a significant shift in income tax contributions, with more UK adults over 70 paying tax than those under 30, according to official government figures. Treasury data for 2022-23 shows 5.45 million over-70s paid income tax, compared to 5.23 million under-30s. This revers