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A groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled to mark the start of work on a new £13.9 million clubhouse for the Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Morrison Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the 18-month project which will replace the current building, which has been extended in

Jet setters bound for Glasgow from Heathrow Airport were given an extra warm Scottish welcome this Christmas, courtesy of a bagpiper who piped them to their departure gate, thanks to Walker’s Shortbread. Lucky passengers who were flying to Glasgow airport this week on 21 December were treated

Acclaimed Scottish spirits manufacturer Gin Bothy, hailing from Angus, is poised to shine on the glitzy stage of Hollywood, with its premium gin earning a coveted spot in the $125,000 (around £98,000) "Everyone Wins" nominee gift bags at the 2024 Oscars. Gin Bothy has been chosen as part of a

Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) is set to play a pivotal role in propelling Scotland towards its net zero goals, thanks to a £20 million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The business will use the funding to bolster and expand its network of regional training hubs and work

Edinburgh-based investment giant abrdn has announced a cost cutting programme targeting an annualised cost reduction of at least £150m by the end of 2025. The firm has said it plans to cut 500 roles within its business. This move aims to restore the firm's core investments business to an accep

Fife Council's Leader, Councillor David Ross, will be promoting Fife and the City of Dunfermline’s investment potential, in London, this week (24-25 January), as part of a Scottish Cities Alliance event. The visit is taking part during the annual Scottish Cities Week, which enables Scottish ci

A planned heritage attraction telling the story of Scotland’s co-operative societies has been awarded £1.9 million from the National Lottery.

J.P. Morgan Private Bank has announced it is expanding its footprint in Scotland with the addition of a new team of dedicated advisors in Edinburgh. The new team of dedicated advisors will join the existing team based in Edinburgh and will provide wealth management services to individuals, family of

Specialist pensions administrator Aptia has announced the opening of its second office in Scotland, securing a five-year lease for 4,528 sq ft at 145 St Vincent Street in Glasgow. Launched on January 1st, Aptia is a private-sector pension administrator in the UK, managing pensions and benefits for o

Pathways Forward has launched its Pledge initiative with leading organisations committing to actionable steps aligned with the principles set out in the Pathways report, with their performance measured over a 12-month period. AccelerateHER, CivTech, CodeBase, Deloitte, Eos Advisory, Scottish EDGE, a

The board of Murray International Trust has announced its annual results for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023. The company's net asset value (NAV) demonstrated a total return of +8.6%, surpassing the UK Retail Prices inflation rate of +5.2%. This marked a return to genuine growth over the rep

Savills' rural team has announced their sponsorship of Women in Wellies, a podcast series which shines a light on the lives of inspiring women who live and work in rural Scotland. This new sponsorship builds on the podcast’s mission to amplify the voices of remarkable women in the rural sector

Social housing landlord and care and support provider Trust Housing Association has secured a £10 million loan from Royal Bank of Scotland to provide homes for tenants across the country, from Stornoway to Stranraer. Having recently marked its 50th anniversary, Trust was first established in 1

An Orkney family business has enjoyed a dramatic increase in sales and social media followers after one of its products appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, which showcases recipes and products to a range of celebrity guests. The Orkney Gin Company, founded by husband-and-wife team Gar

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) chief executive Sandy Begbie CBE FRSE is in New York for Tartan Week, as part of a delegation including politicians and business leaders representing Scotland at the annual city-wide event celebrating close ties between New York and Scotland. He attended meet