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Shetland-based independent insurance broker TL Dallas continues to go from strength to strength after its acquisition of March Commercial six months ago, with the appointment of two new team members.  Rozan Leslie and Eilidh Blance have joined the team, bringing the number of employees at the f

A renowned restaurant venue in the heart of Anstruther has been given a fresh lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24.

A report by MPs and peers has branded the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as "incompetent at best, dishonest at worst". The report, the culmination of a three-year inquiry involving testimony from 175 individuals, highlights the FCA's failure to protect consumers and small businesses from financia

Milne Wealth Management founder Elaine Milne has spoken of her difficult journey from a housing scheme in Dundee to running a wealth management firm with hundreds of clients across the country. Ms Milne, originally from Dundee, and now based in Bristol, has worked in financial services for more than

Lesmahagow-based fleet vehicle graphics firm, OPG, is on track to increase turnover by 40% following continued business growth since a management buy-out (MBO) in late 2022. OPG’s primary focus is the design and production of branding and wraps for vehicles, working with household names across

Picture (L-R): Kylie Moles and Matt Sandham of bspoq with Toni Baxter and Jed Simpson of TYGRIS A Scottish family-run business has experienced a major increase in online revenue since rebranding and implementing a digital-led sales strategy.

Bacardi, the family-owned spirits giant, has invested millions in two of its whisky distilleries and one warehouse in Scotland to meet growing global demand. Most recently, the company added three new state-of-the-art aging warehouses at its 200-acre blending and maturation centre at Poniel in south

Scottish councils are facing a severe financial crisis due to ongoing inflation, wage pressures, and rising service demands, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU).

EY's UK partners have seen their average pay fall 5% to £723,000 this year, despite a 3% rise in revenue to £3.70 billion for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. The Big Four firm reported a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% for fee income over the last four years, while also

Safelift Offshore, an Aberdeenshire-based company specialising in manual handling and lifting equipment for the energy sector, is has marked its 30th year in business with a significant investment. Over the past year, Safelift has invested approximately £1 million in expanding its facilities a

Scottish Friendly’s Family Finance Tracker has revealed that nearly half (46%) of women are opting to hold their long-term savings in a savings account, instead of more tax-friendly options such as a pension or ISA wrappers, compared to 39% of men. Meanwhile, 33% of men are opting to use pensi

Johnston Carmichael has moved into a new, state-of-the-art office in Elgin Business Park, and appointed Scott Dunbar as head of office. The purpose-built and open plan office has now officially opened, welcoming 110 team members and representing a new chapter for the firm which was founded in Moray

Robertson Construction Northern has begun work on a £3.5 million warehouse for Gordon & MacPhail at its Benromach distillery in Forres. The new warehouse follows the construction of two other warehouses in 2019 for the family-owned firm which has been bottling single malt whiskies since 18

Almost a third of UK middle market businesses don’t yet have a sustainability plan or strategy in place – highlighting a worrying lack of formal commitment despite the new government’s pledge to deliver clean energy with the establishment of GB Energy in Aberdeen, according to RSM

Accountancy and advisory firm Azets, which has its largest UK office in Braehead, has agreed to acquire Paisley-based chartered accountancy and wealth manager Milne Craig for an undisclosed sum. The historic Renfrewshire firm was founded over a 100 years ago and has established an excellent reputati