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St Andrews' Old Course Hotel has reported a pre-tax loss £890,000 amid rising revenues, but saw its net liabilities more than double to £9.1 million following increased borrowing from its American parent company, Kohler.

Natural capital asset manager Oxygen Conservation has acquired Kinrara Estate, a habitat spanning nearly 10,000 acres, part of which lies within the Cairngorms National Park. This landmark acquisition propels Oxygen Conservation past 50,000 acres under management across the UK, marking a powerful st

A pioneering anti-cancer drug, potentially 500 times more potent than current treatments, is one of 18 projects to receive a share of a new £2.95 million fund designed to commercialise ground-breaking academic research. The £2.95m Proof of Concept Fund will support the commercialisation

Scotland’s charity sector is in a fragile state. Financial strain is widespread, future funding uncertain, and services and roles are at risk, writes Emma Marshall. Research from the third sector in Scotland, stark admissions from those at the helm – and anecdotes from our own clients &n

A new report from Grant Thornton UK has revealed that Scotland's private businesses are experiencing a landmark year of growth, with a record number reporting turnover above £300 million. Scotland LTD showcases a landmark year of growth for the country, driven by the Top 100 privately owned co

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed Neil Mantle, group director of manufacturing engineering and materials at Rolls-Royce, to its board. An experienced manufacturing executive, Mr Mantle has played a vital role in developing the Rolls-Royce successes across the aerospa

In its latest business survey, Armstrong Watson has highlighted the twin pressures of recruitment challenges and rising costs facing the UK’s family, privately owned, and owner-managed businesses. The firm's 2025 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report, its most compre

Amid a challenging climate where many UK organisations are struggling to secure an auditor, Scottish accountancy firm Wbg is making a significant investment in its external audit team. The firm has committed to a major expansion of its external audit division, growing from 28 staff in 2022 to over 4

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing new co-managing partners as part of its long-term succession plan. Calum Paterson, who has led the firm as managing partner since co-founding it in 2000, will move to the role of chairman and senior partner.

Strathedin Properties, a family-run developer with roots in heritage restoration, is revitalising landmark buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow as part of a major growth push, backed by a £5.3 million funding package from Bank of Scotland. In Edinburgh’s prestigious Church Hill, the busine

A 50p coin featuring the Beatrix Potter character Flopsy Bunny is selling for more than 15 times its face value, prompting collectors and the public to check their loose change. One of the coins, listed by a seller from Abingdon, recently fetched £7.53 on eBay. Released by the Royal Mint in 20

In a joint venture with Worq Group, marital duo, Bruce MacGregor and Jo De Sylva are expanding and bringing their successful Scottish pub ‘MacGregor’s’ into the heart of Oban at the Whisky Vaults Hotel following a £490,000 funding injection from Royal Bank of Scotland. The fu

Global Energy Group is now to be known simply as ‘Global’ after the energy services company headed up by Roy MacGregor underwent a rebrand. Group companies Global Port Services, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Infrastructure, and Global Power Services (formerly Approv

Aberdeen-headquartered John Clark Motor Group has reported a rise in annual sales to over £1 billion, driven by strategic investments and franchise expansion despite a dip in profits and challenging market conditions. According to newly filed accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024, turn

Walker’s Shortbread has posted a 22% jump in pre-tax profits to £18 million, a £3.3m increase from £14.8m the previous year. In in its full year financial results for the year ended 31 December, 2024, the Aberlour-based business' sales, for the first time, reported top-line s