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A growing number of mid-sized Scottish businesses are at risk of becoming "zombie" companies, according to research by BDO. Rising costs and challenging economic conditions are squeezing growth, with 13.5% of these firms now considered vulnerable – an increase of 0.8 percentage points versus t

Dunfermline-based Reward Funding has finalised a £360 million refinance, a crucial step in its plan to expand its loan book to £500m within three years. Advised by international advisory firm Interpath, Reward has received a £100m debut private securitisation from an international

The industrial sector’s share of investment in Scottish commercial property has nearly doubled since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysis of Real Capital Analytics (RCA) data found

The impact of tax changes on Scotland’s distinctive farming sector is either severely misunderstood or being deliberately ignored by the UK government, Scottish Land & Estates said today. The rural business organisation was speaking following the meeting HM Treasury held with some represen

Scotland's labour market has demonstrated continued strength despite the challenging economic climate, according to the latest figures. For the period of October to December 2024, the employment rate reached 74.2%, a 0.9% increase over the quarter, although still slightly below the UK average of 74.

Winchburgh Developments Ltd has appointed Alan Coyle as its new finance director. In his new role, Alan will work as part of the team behind the masterplan for Scotland’s fastest-growing town to further its vision of creating a community-led development in West Lothian which puts infrastructur

Business confidence amongst UK CEOs is growing, despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, according to the latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook survey. 

Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) accounted for 35% of the city’s take-up from industrial occupiers last year, rejuvenating the city’s southside and helping to deliver the third best year of the last decade.

Independent travel agent Barrhead Travel has celebrated its best-ever month in its 50-year history, reporting record holiday bookings in January 2025. The surge in demand continued into February, with the company noting a 58% increase in bookings on the first Saturday of the month.

Tayside Solicitors Property Centre's (TSPC) property experts are suggest now is an opportune time for first-time buyers to enter the market. In advance of its First-Time Buyer’s Evening, TSPC is shining a light on the extensive local support and expertise available to those buying their first

Scotland's Chief Statistician has published the local government finance figures for 2023-24. Councils' net revenue expenditure, which covers the annual cost of delivering services, totalled £14,296 million. Education and Social Work accounted for the largest portions, at £6,960m and &po

Peter Ryder discusses the outlook for Scotland's property market in 2025 and what both buyers and sellers can expect. As we look ahead to 2025, Scotland's residential property market appears to be navigating a series of challenges and opportunities, with many factors contributing to a cautiously opt

Scottish business confidence edged down two points to 42% in January, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Despite a dip in overall sentiment, businesses in Scotland demonstrated a stronger outlook regarding their own trading prospects, which rose 14 points to 53%. This

The number of new UK technology incorporations in Scotland rose 5% in 2024 compared to 2023 figures, in contrast to the UK data, which saw a 5% reduction in the number of new tech incorporations, according to analysis by audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. The data shows a total of 1,663 new tech

Recent figures from the third quarter of the 2024-2025 financial year – 1 October to 31 December 2024 – have revealed a mixed picture for insolvencies in Scotland, according to insolvency and restructuring trade body R3. Corporate insolvencies, including liquidations and receiverships, t