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Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator, Buzzworks Holdings, has appointed industry figure Robert Cook as its new non-executive chairman to guide its expansion into accommodation. Mr Cook brings over 35 years of experience in the premium hotel sector, including notable leadership roles as CEO of

Quattro Group has confirmed the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout designed to allow both companies to specialise in their respective core industries. The transition is effective immediately. The deal will see Quattro Group concentrate on its primary rail plant busin

Orkney-based insurance broking firm Nord Dallas is celebrating a successful first anniversary as part of the independent, family-owned TL Dallas Group. Over the past 12 months, Nord Dallas, based in Kirkwall, has achieved a number of significant milestones – marking a new chapter in its long-s

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that while rising motor insurance premiums are largely driven by external cost pressures, shortcomings persist in how some insurers handle claims.

The GlenAllachie Distillery is undertaking a major sustainable expansion, installing a state-of-the-art system set to cut energy use in its wash distillation process by over 90%.

An East Renfrewshire estate agency is celebrating a period of rapid growth, culminating in the opening of a new office and an expanded team, following targeted support from Business Gateway. Originally set up as Fraser Kelly Estate Agent in January 2022, the business rebranded to Kelly Residential i

Businesses from across the Forth Valley are being invited to come together this autumn for a week of inspiration, connection, and opportunity as Forth Valley Business Week 2025 launches with the theme 'Stronger Together: Collaboration and Community for Business Resilience'. Taking place from Monday

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.