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Skipton Business Finance has provided an £800,000 funding deal to facilitate the successful management buyout of one of Glasgow’s best known wholesale fruit and vegetable suppliers. Graham Nicol & Dow Limited has been a trusted name in the fresh produce supply chain since the 1960s;

Edinburgh-founded investment firm Par Equity has announced it will be merging with Manchester-based Praetura Ventures creating a new venture capital firm named PXN Group with over £670 million in assets under management (AUM). As a combined entity, PXN Group will be the fastest-growing venture

In recent years, we’ve seen a marked shift in how small and medium-sized enterprises in Scotland approach funding. While debt finance will always have its place, equity deals have become an increasingly attractive option for many business owners and leadership teams, writes Mark Davey. This sh

Two Scottish businesses have been recognised in Deloitte’s inaugural UK’s Best Managed Companies awards, presented by Deloitte at the McLaren Technology Centre. Business services firm Murgitroyd, headquartered in Glasgow, and technology company Insights, based in Dundee, were named among

Sterling Furniture Group has confirmed Stewart Robertson as its permanent chief executive. Mr Robertson, former managing director of Rangers Football Club, initially joined Sterling as interim chief executive in December last year, after the appointment of Bernard Dunn – formerly head of UK le

Another round of funding of £100,000 has been announced by the Scottish Government and innovation support organisation Interface to encourage businesses outwith Scotland to collaborate/partner with academics, bringing in knowledge, skills and potential jobs. The Scottish Inward Investment Fund

The renowned Isle of Skye restaurant, The Three Chimneys, and the island's oldest distillery, Talisker, are elevating their collaboration to champion the rise of the gastro-distillery. In spring 2024, The Three Chimneys and Talisker came together for the first time to launch an immersive pop-up dini

Former senior staff members at two leading energy firms have been jailed for accepting over £2 million worth of bribes in exchange for commercial contracts.

An $8.8 billion plan has been revealed to establish the Maldives as the premier global business and financial hub for financial institutions, fintech pioneers, and digital Nomads through an integrated, mixed-use urban district.

A fast-growing Dundee manufacturer is making its mark on the global energy sector, and its success is driving job creation and skills investment at home.

The former premises of a seafood firm in Buckie, which closed in 2022, has been brought back to life as a state-of-the-art shellfish processing facility. Over the next three years, the project is expected to generate nearly £1 million in turnover and create 12 new jobs.

The Cumberland Building Society has announced that chief executive officer Des Moore will step aside from his role in summer 2026, after eight successful years with the organisation. Mr Moore was appointed in 2018 when The Cumberland was in need of a new strategic direction. With a strong appetite f

Fife-based employee-owned Scott and Fyfe has reported another year of robust financial results, demonstrating resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and increased operational costs. The textiles specialist, established in 1864, designs and manufactures advanced technical textiles for indus

In a timely boost for Scotland-USA business relations, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) will sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce. The agreement, secured during Scotland’s Trade Mission to New York as part of the Tartan Week cel

Rutland Square Spirits Ltd has signed a deal with Bollywood actor-turned-serial entrepreneur Dr Vivek Anand Oberoi, setting the scene for a significant inward investment into Scotland. Rutland Square draws inspiration from a rich family legacy and pays homage to the founder’s great-grandfather