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Greater support is needed to help entrepreneurs, enterprises and communities develop the dynamic economy needed to make Scotland more prosperous, tackle poverty and the climate crisis, according to economic development experts. Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS), Scotland's organisatio

Action star Sylvester Stallone has auctioned off 11 watches from his personal collection, raising a total of $6.7 million (around £5.3m).

Scotland's private sector activity expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, the strongest pace in two years, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index. This growth was driven by increased demand for services, which offset a continued downturn in manufacturing.

The Oban Phoenix Cinema, a community-owned cinema with a history dating back to the 1950s, has entered provisional liquidation and is urgently seeking a new buyer

Kabosu, the beloved Shiba Inu who inspired the iconic "Doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin, has passed away at the age of 18 after battling leukaemia and liver disease. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, shared the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the love and support Kabosu received over the

A Scottish grandmother has launched her business idea after accessing support from Business Gateway.

Scottish clubs participating in the 2024/25 Premier Sports Cup will share over £3.5 million in prize and television money, marking a 14% increase from this year’s competition. The record-breaking payout ensures that each club will receive at least £30,000, a 25% rise from the curre

St Andrews has been crowned the most expensive coastal town in Scotland to buy a home, according to the Bank of Scotland. Known for its prestigious university and world-renowned golf courses, the average property price in St Andrews has risen slightly from 2022 to £423,419, pushing North Berwi

Scotland welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2023, with nearly four million overseas tourists marking a 15% increase from 2019, according to new figures.

Sandy Begbie, chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, examines the challenges facing the Scottish economy, emphasising the need for government intervention to stimulate growth, particularly in the financial and professional services sectors which are "ripe for the kind of product

Following the FCA's recently published guidance on financial promotion through social media channels, Burness Paull's Marianne Murnin and Steven Knox look at the intersection of financial services, social media, and influencer marketing, highlighting the regulatory and commercial considerations

The number of house sales in Scotland fell flat in April, according to the results of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders witnessed a moderate overall rise in average selling prices, though with notable variations among regions.

Figures from Aberdeen Solicitors Property Centre (ASPC) show that the number of properties for sale during the first quarter of 2024 has risen 10% on last year.