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Scottish native cloud platform specialist, Forrit, has received a £5 million funding boost from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The investment will enable the Edinburgh-based technology developer to grow its workforce and target new markets.

Property consultancy Galbraith has announced two new promotions to partner and two new directors, as the firm continues to grow. A number of promotions to senior associate and associate have also been made.

White Oak, a non-bank lender supporting SMEs and mid-corporates, has announced a partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). This new venture will help to expand White Oak’s relationship with the business community, providing ICAS’s 23,000 members, 3,700 C

Hop, a Scottish hotel property management software firm, has broken into North American and African markets, after cementing a deal with the leisure group founded by former BBC ‘Dragon', Duncan Bannatyne. Hop was the 2017 brainchild of highlands-based hoteliers, Richard Drummond and Jon Erasmu

Alison McRae, senior director of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, discusses the expected negative impacts of the Scottish Government's proposed alcohol advertising ban. Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that she intends to step down was certainly a notable moment last week and it has brought with it

A group of leading individuals from Scotland’s tech scene have announced a new trip to showcase Scotland to the US East Coast ecosystem.

A major research and development (R&D) project expected to create up to 500 jobs is under way in the Highlands after securing a £2.8 million investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). If successful, the total £14m R&D spend by Ross-shire Engineering Limited (RSE), wi

Two figures from the world of food and business have joined the board of ingredients manufacturer Macphie to help it achieve the next stage of its growth plans. Norman Soutar and Jane Stewart join the team at Macphie Ltd as non-executive directors, bringing with them a wealth of leadership and indus

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has revealed its refreshed Edinburgh Castle whisky recipe, packaging design and bottle shape, introducing a modern edge to the landmark Scotch.

Fife Council's leader, councillor David Ross, is flying the flag for the region and the new City of Dunfermline in London this week, as part of a Scottish Cities Alliance event designed to showcase Scottish investment opportunities. The visit is taking part during Scottish Cities Week (23-26 January

Scottish food ingredient manufacturers Macphie is expanding operations at its recently refurbished factory amid growing demand for its products. Macphie’s Tannochside facility, which restarted full scale production last year after a £4 million refit and layout change, initially created m

Evelyn Partners, wealth management and professional services group, has appointed David Rankin as the new managing partner covering its Edinburgh and Aberdeen offices.

STC INSISO has transitioned Steve Holmes to the role of chief operating officer following his two-year tenure as chief performance officer. The Aberdeen-headquartered problem-solving company, announced the change to its executive leadership team as it prepares for accelerated business growth in 2023

Fleet vehicle graphics firm, OPG, has successfully completed a multi-million management buy-out (MBO) deal thanks to a six-figure funding package from UKSE, alongside input from private investors. Allan Hamilton has been appointed as managing director, taking the reins from Owen Pilling who formed t

Scott Hutchinson, a relationship manager at Unity Trust Bank, discusses the state of the healthcare sector and its challenges. The challenges facing the healthcare sector are rarely out of the news, but behind the headlines are many encouraging stories of practitioners and businesses investing in th